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Sony S930 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W380

 S930 W380 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony S930

 W380 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W380

 S930 W380 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S930
Vlogging with Sony W380
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony S930 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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