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Sony S930 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony S930 vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S930 grades vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W560

 S930 W560 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony S930

 W560 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W560

 S930 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S930 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S930 versus the W560.

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W560 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S930
Landscape photography with Sony W560
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony S930 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $219 $139