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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Sigma fp
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma fp

 S2950 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm S2950

 fp S2950 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2011More recent by 103 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma fp

 S2950 fp 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sigma fp
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Sigma fp
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma fp
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sigma fp
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