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Sony S930 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony S930 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S930 was introduced 12 months before the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S930 scores vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W350

 S930 W350 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony S930

 W350 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W350

 S930 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony S930 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S930 versus the W350.

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S930 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and W350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S930
Sports photography with Sony W350
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sony S930 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $219 $200