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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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 XP200 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP200 S930 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kSharper screen (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S930 Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP200 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the S930.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and S930.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Sony S930
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Sony S930
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 232 gr (0.51 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $219