Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 2 years after the S2950 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the S2950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the S2950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and S2950 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and S2950.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.