Olympus E-3 vs Sony S930

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-3 vs Sony S930, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was brought out 10 months earlier than the S930 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-3 matches up versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 versus the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and S930 is 56 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and S930.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-3 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older E-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.