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Sony S930 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony S930
(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
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX50

 S930 WX50 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S930
Street photography with Sony WX50
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S930
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony 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