Sony S930 vs Sony WX50
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Sony S930 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S930 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S930 grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX50
| S930 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony S930
| WX50 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 112k | Clearer screen (+349k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX50
| S930 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony S930 enjoys 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S930 vs the WX50.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and WX50.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX50 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S930 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.4 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 112k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $219 | $250 |