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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was released at a similar time to the S950 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z30 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S950 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z30 S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features exterior 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S950.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S950.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony S950
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Sony S950
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
9
no video
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $130