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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S930 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm X30 S930 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kCrisper screen (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm X30

 S930 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm X30 S930 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S930.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S930.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Sony S930
62
great battery (470 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423 grams (0.93 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $219