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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was released 6 months before the S2950 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX210 IS S2950 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S2950 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX210 IS S2950 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S2950.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S2950 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S2950.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (220g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 437 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $226 $330