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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 13 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JV100 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony S930

 JV100 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S930 JV100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony S930

 JV100 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 compared to the S930.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and S930.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JV100 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger JV100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $219