Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was brought out 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 grades vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony S930
SZ-10 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SZ-10
S930 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony S930
SZ-10 | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and S930.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $219 |