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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 2 years after the S930 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the JX300 scores versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony S930

 JX300 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S930 JX300 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S930

 JX300 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 and the S930.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S930.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JX300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Sony S930
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony S930
31
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Sony S930
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $110 $219