Sony S930 vs Sony WX10

Here is a complete review of the Sony S930 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was brought out 24 months before the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S930 grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S930 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S930 against the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and WX10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S930 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.