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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Released June 2015
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G3 X versus FujiFilm S2950, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and S2950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was introduced 4 years after the S2950 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 X scores vs the S2950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S2950

 G3 X S2950 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2011More modern by 55 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon G3 X

 S2950 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2950

 G3 X S2950 

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 X against the S2950.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and S2950 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and S2950.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G3 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
69
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $849 $330