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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm S9400W S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S930 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony S930

 Fujifilm S9400W S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the S930.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and S930 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and S930.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S9400W to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Sony S930
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
54
better than average battery power (500 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $219