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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Successor is Canon 5D MIV
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and S2950 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 17 months after the S2950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5D MIII scores against the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the FujiFilm S2950

 5D MIII S2950 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon 5D MIII

 S2950 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm S2950

 5D MIII S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII provides exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII against the S2950.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and S2950 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and S2950.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIII
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
51
environment sealing
good MP (22 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
27
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternate name - FinePix S2990
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 5760 x 3840 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $2,780 $330