Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony S930
Fujifilm F800EXR | S930 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
S930 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony S930
Fujifilm F800EXR | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S930.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-07-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $330 | $219 |