FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony S930
AX350 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm AX350
S930 | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S930
AX350 | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S930 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |