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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2950 was released within a month of the DP2x and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2950 matches up vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma DP2x

 S2950 DP2x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the FujiFilm S2950

 DP2x S2950 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma DP2x

 S2950 DP2x 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 and the DP2x.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and DP2x is 76 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and DP2x.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2950 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S2950 will show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma DP2x
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sigma DP2x
Other name FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $699