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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years after the S2950 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the S2950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX700 HS S2950 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S2950 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX700 HS S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the S2950.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S2950 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S2950.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Other name - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269g (0.59 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $330