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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-100 grades against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony S930

 SP-100 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SP-100

 S930 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony S930

 SP-100 S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 versus the S930.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and S930.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Sony S930
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (594g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (594g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $219