Sony S930 vs Sony W800
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Sony S930 vs Sony W800 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary Sony S930 vs Sony W800 Overview
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W800
| S930 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony S930
| W800 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W800
| S930 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony S930 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony S930 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony S930 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 112k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 data format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Retail price | $219 | $90 |
