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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony S930

 SZ-11 S930 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S930 SZ-11 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony S930

 SZ-11 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the S930.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and S930.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony S930
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $253 $219