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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 7 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony S930

 SH-3 S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 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-3

 S930 SH-3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S930

 SH-3 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 against the S930.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
44
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Sony S930
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
55
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $579 $219