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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony S930, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 4 years before the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm S3 Pro S930 
Display resolution235k112kCrisper display (+123k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 S930 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2005More recent by 46 months
Display dimension2.4"2"Larger display (+0.4")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony S930

 Fujifilm S3 Pro S930 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features exterior dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the S930.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and S930 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and S930.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony S930 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
47
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition (930g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2005-03-16 2009-01-08
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $219