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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX160 IS S2950 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S2950 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX160 IS S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
69
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (291g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 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 sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 300 photos
Battery style AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $330