Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S2950
G3 X | S2950 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon G3 X
S2950 | G3 X |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2950
G3 X | S2950 |
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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).
Contrast the Canon G3 X versus FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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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 |