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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the S2950 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the S2950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX130 IS S2950 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S2950 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX130 IS S2950 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S2950.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S2950 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and S2950.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $330