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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was launched 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX370 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S930 Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX370 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the S930.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and S930.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Sony S930
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $159 $219