FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Successor is Sigma fp L

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

The S2950 was unveiled 9 years before the fp and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2950 grades against the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma fp
S2950 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm S2950
fp | S2950 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 103 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma fp
S2950 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S2950 versus the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and fp is 76 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and fp.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2950 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sigma fp |
Also called | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lb) | 422g (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $2,050 |