FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2950 was introduced 11 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2950 scores versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma SD15
S2950 | SD15 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm S2950
SD15 | S2950 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD15
S2950 | SD15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys 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 SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the SD15.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SD15 is 76 and 59 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and SD15.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm S2950 will give you greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S2950 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma SD15 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | 300 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $330 | $1,500 |