Olympus 8000 vs Sony S930
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
(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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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 8000 was brought out 6 months after the S930 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8000 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony S930
| 8000 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 8000
| S930 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony S930
| 8000 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 and the S930.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and S930.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8000 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Also called | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 1/8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $380 | $219 |