Sony S930 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be looking at the Sony S930 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S930 scores versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S930 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony S930 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S930 against the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S930 and WX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX5 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S930 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.