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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was launched 19 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony S930

 F300EXR S930 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S930 F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S930

 F300EXR S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the S930.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern F300EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony S930
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $219