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Sony S930 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony S930 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S930 was announced 3 years prior to the TX55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S930 matches up against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony TX55

 S930 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony S930

 TX55 S930 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3.3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution1230k112kSharper screen (+1118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony TX55

 S930 TX55 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S930 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony S930 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S930 against the TX55.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and TX55.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX55 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S930
Street photography with Sony TX55
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
great battery (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3.3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $219 $350