Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The E-600 was revealed 8 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-600 matches up vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony S930
E-600 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus E-600
S930 | E-600 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony S930
E-600 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 versus the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and S930 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and S930.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-600 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-600 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-600 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-600 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515g (1.14 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $219 |