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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP70 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S930 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XP70 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the S930.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $219