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Sony S930 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony S930 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S930 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S930 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 S930 WX70 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony S930

		

		

			
 WX70 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 S930 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony S930 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S930 and the WX70.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and WX70.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX70 to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S930 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 focusing manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Sony S930 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 has touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
31
 focusing manually
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.4")
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
36
 really wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Sony S930 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 All around 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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage 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 One One
Launch price $219 $242