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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8010 scores against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony S930

 8010 S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 8010

 S930 8010 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony S930

 8010 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 8010 versus the S930.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and S930.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (245g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony S930
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (245g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $219