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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was brought out 6 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2950 grades versus the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma Quattro H

 S2950 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the FujiFilm S2950

 Quattro H S2950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma Quattro H

 S2950 Quattro H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 vs the Quattro H.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Quattro H is 76 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2950 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide more detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather sealing
resolution is amazing (45MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
26
features face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma Quattro H
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sigma sd Quattro H
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $1,134