Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
Sony S930
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 7000 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 grades against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony S930
| 7000 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 7000
| S930 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony S930
| 7000 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 against the S930.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and S930.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7000 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sony S930 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony S930
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Alternative name | mju 7000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $280 | $219 |
