Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930

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    Highlights

    • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.40" 112k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.40" screen with 112k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 can capture video up to 320 x 240 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		January
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S2000
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    		January
    2010    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S950
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S980
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    		February
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S930 January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.40"
    112k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S980 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S930.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.40"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 has a 2.40" Fixed screen with 112k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930.

    Sony S950
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony S2100
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony S980
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony S2000
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony a7 III
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Panasonic FX580
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon B600
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony RX100
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 12 MB internal storage and a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.7 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 has dimensions of 90 x 61 x 26 mm (3.54 x 2.4 x 1.02"). It weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    90 mm (3.54")

    61 mm (2.4")

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    61 mm (2.4")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    54

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Small Screen - 2.40"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and give score of 49 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    41

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 41 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240

    Focusing

    POOR
    54

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 54 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 46 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.40"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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