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Sony S930 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony S930 versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S930 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S930 was revealed 7 months before the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S930 matches up versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX1

 S930 WX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony S930

 WX1 S930 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX1

 S930 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony S930 provides external measurements 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony S930 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S930 vs the WX1.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S930 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S930 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older S930 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S930
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S930
Vlogging with Sony WX1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $219 $149