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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP30 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S930 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP30 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S930.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony S930
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $219