Sony S930 vs Sony TX10
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony S930 vs Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S930 was launched 3 years before the TX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S930 grades versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony TX10
S930 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony S930
TX10 | S930 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 112k | Crisper display (+809k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony TX10
S930 | TX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S930 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S930 and the TX10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and TX10.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $219 | $309 |