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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm X20 S930 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.4"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm X20

 S930 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm X20 S930 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S930.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S930.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Sony S930
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
60
good battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $219