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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was brought out 7 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F70EXR matches up against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony S930

 F70EXR S930 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S930 F70EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony S930

 F70EXR S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR vs the S930.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and S930.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The F70EXR offers the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern F70EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Sony S930
60
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
31
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $219