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Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S2950 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years after the S2950 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 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 quick introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the S2950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX410 IS S2950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S2950 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX410 IS S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS and the S2950.

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and S2950 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and S2950.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternative name - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $330