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Sony S930 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX10

 S930 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony S930

 WX10 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension2.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX10

 S930 WX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S930
Sports photography with Sony WX10
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Launch pricing $219 $200