Clicky

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony S930

 JZ500 S930 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S930 JZ500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S930

 JZ500 S930 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony S930
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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