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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 10 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm X-T30 S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2009More modern by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kCrisper display (+928k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 S930 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm X-T30 S930 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements 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 out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the S930.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S930 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S930.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
80
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Sony S930
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-14 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $899 $219