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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 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 Z35 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 7 months after the S930 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z35 S930 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S930 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z35 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 features external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the S930.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S930.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm Z35 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $219