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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 3 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm JZ100 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S930 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm JZ100 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the S930.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony S930
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 129g (0.28 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $219