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Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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 7040 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 13 months after the S930 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7040 scores vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony S930

 7040 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 7040

 S930 7040 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony S930

 7040 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 vs the S930.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and S930.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 7040 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus 7040Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 144g (0.32 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $219