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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out very close to the S930 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm S8100fd S930 
Display size2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S930 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S930

 Fujifilm S8100fd S930 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the S930.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S930 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S930.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony S930
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $219