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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm S1 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kCrisper screen (+808k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm S1

 S930 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm S1 S930 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the S930.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and S930 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and S930.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Sony S930
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Sony S930
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
63
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Sony S930
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (680g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $219