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Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Announced November 2005
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MII
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5D versus FujiFilm S2950, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 5D (Full frame) and S2950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 5D was introduced 6 years earlier than the S2950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5D grades vs the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the FujiFilm S2950

 5D S2950 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon 5D

 S2950 5D 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2005Fresher by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 5D and FujiFilm S2950

 5D S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D has exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Canon 5D versus FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D compared to the S2950.

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5D and S2950 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and S2950.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S2950 will show greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
35
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
49
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon 5D vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon EOS 5DFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternative name - FinePix S2990
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2005-11-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4368 x 2912 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model BP-511A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,780 $330