Sony S930 vs Sony W380
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Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony S930 vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S930 was announced 12 months earlier than the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S930 matches up versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W380
S930 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony S930
W380 | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W380
S930 | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S930 has outside 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony S930 vs Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S930 versus the W380.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and W380.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S930 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 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 display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $219 | $44 |