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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm F800EXR S930 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S930 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony S930

 Fujifilm F800EXR S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Sony S930
68
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
49
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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