Sony S930 vs Sony WX30
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony S930 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S930 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S930 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX30
| S930 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony S930
| WX30 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 112k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX30
| S930 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Sony S930 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony S930 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony S930 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S930 versus the WX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and WX30.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX30 to give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S930 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 112 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $219 | $259 |