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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the S2950 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS grades against the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX10 IS S2950 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX10 IS

 S2950 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX10 IS S2950 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the S2950.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S2950 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and S2950.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
comes with face detection focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $275 $330