Sony S930 vs Sony W800

On this page, we are comparing the Sony S930 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S930 was announced 6 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S930 scores vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony S930 has got 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony S930 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S930 compared to the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and W800.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to result in greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be behind in sensor innovation.