Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S930

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S930.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor technology.