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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years later than the S2950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS scores versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX730 HS S2950 
RevealedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S2950 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX730 HS S2950 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S2950.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S2950 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S2950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $330