FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony S930
F300EXR | S930 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S930 | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S930
F300EXR | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |