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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 4 years later than the S2950 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the S2950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX710 HS S2950 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S2950 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX710 HS S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the S2950.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S2950 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S2950.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (269g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $330