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Sony S930 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony S930
(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
Sony TX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony TX10

 S930 TX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony S930

 TX10 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kCrisper display (+809k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony TX10

 S930 TX10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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