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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm T500 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm T500

 S930 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm T500 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions 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 T500 vs Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S930.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Sony S930
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $219