Olympus 1s vs Sony S930

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1s vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was launched 6 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1s matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s offers external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s compared to the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and S930 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and S930.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 1s will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 1s will have an edge in sensor innovation.