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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 3 months earlier than the S2950 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS scores versus the S2950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX30 IS S2950 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX30 IS

 S2950 SX30 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX30 IS S2950 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS against the S2950.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and S2950 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and S2950.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternate name - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $330