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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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 JX550 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX550 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S930 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm JX550 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and 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 choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S930.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and S930.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Sony S930
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $219