Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Announced January 2009

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony S930
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S930 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+1.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+348k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
S930 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony S930
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S930.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 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 photographs | - |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $219 |