Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony S930
7040 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |