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Sony S930 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony S930 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S930 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S930 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony TX30

 S930 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony S930

 TX30 S930 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Display sizing3.3"2.4"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution1229k112kCrisper display (+1117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony TX30

 S930 TX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S930 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S930 compared to the TX30.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and TX30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S930
Vlogging with Sony TX30
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $219 $230