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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm F900EXR S930 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kCrisper screen (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S930 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S930

 Fujifilm F900EXR S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the S930.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S930.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
43
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (232 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $219