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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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 XP150 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 3 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP150 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S930 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP150 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the S930.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $219