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Sony S930 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony S930 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S930 was unveiled at a similar time to the W220 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S930 matches up versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W220

 S930 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony S930

 W220 S930 
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W220

 S930 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S930 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S930 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S930 compared to the W220.

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and W220.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W220 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S930
Street photography with Sony W220
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony S930 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $219 $160