Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S2990

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was manufactured 21 months earlier than the S2950 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS scores against the S2950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S2950
SX1 IS | S2950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX1 IS
S2950 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2950
SX1 IS | S2950 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS and the S2950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and S2950 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S2950.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 gr (1.36 lb) | 437 gr (0.96 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $330 |