Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony S930
Fujifilm XF1 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm XF1
S930 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S930
Fujifilm XF1 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |