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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
FujiFilm S2950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX1 IS S2950 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S2950 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX1 IS S2950 
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
57
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
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