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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP50 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S930 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP50 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the S930.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S930.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony S930
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 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
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $219