FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Announced January 2009

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 18 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ500 scores vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony S930
JZ500 | S930 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S930 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S930
JZ500 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 versus the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S930.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $219 |