Sony S930 vs Sony WX500
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony S930 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S930 was unveiled 7 years before the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S930 matches up vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX500
S930 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony S930
WX500 | S930 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 112k | Crisper screen (+809k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX500
S930 | WX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony S930 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Sony S930 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S930 against the WX500.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and WX500.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-108mm (2.8x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.4 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 112k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $219 | $348 |