Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony S930
SP-100 | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SP-100
S930 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony S930
SP-100 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |