Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- 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 JX500 vs Sony S930 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony S930
Fujifilm JX500 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm JX500
S930 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S930
Fujifilm JX500 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S930.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $90 | $219 |