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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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 XF1 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S930 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 years after the S930 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm XF1 S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S930 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm XF1 S930 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S930.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and S930.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Sony S930
42
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (255 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (255g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Sony S930
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (255g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 255g (0.56 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $219