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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 2 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z30 S930 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S930 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z30 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the S930.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S930.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony S930
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $219