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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX500 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S930 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX500 S930 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony S930
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sony S930
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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