Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S2950
SX130 IS | S2950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX130 IS
S2950 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S2950
SX130 IS | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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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 |