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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony S930

 AX350 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S930 AX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S930

 AX350 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 and the S930.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S930.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger AX350 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
56
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony S930
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $219