FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- Refreshed by Sigma SD15

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The S2950 was brought out 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2950 scores versus the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma SD14
S2950 | SD14 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 53 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Clearer display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the FujiFilm S2950
SD14 | S2950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD14
S2950 | SD14 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outer dimensions 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 SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2950 against the SD14.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SD14 is 76 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and SD14.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2950 will give extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S2950 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma SD14 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $330 | $198 |