Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930
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67 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony S930
Fujifilm S1 | S930 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+808k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm S1
S930 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony S930
Fujifilm S1 | S930 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |