Sony S930 vs Sony WX70

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S930 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

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.