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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony S930

 SZ-10 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S930 SZ-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony S930

 SZ-10 S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Sony S930
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony S930
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony S930
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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