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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 scores versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony S930

 XZ-10 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kClearer screen (+808k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S930 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony S930

 XZ-10 S930 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 versus the S930.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and S930.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus XZ-10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony S930
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $428 $219