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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Sony S930
(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
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 6 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony S930

 SH-2 S930 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SH-2

 S930 SH-2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony S930

 SH-2 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 vs the S930.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and S930.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
44
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Sony S930
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
54
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-03-11 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $219