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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was released 5 years before the A7R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2950 scores vs the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A7R II

 S2950 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the FujiFilm S2950

 A7R II S2950 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2011More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7R II

 S2950 A7R II 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has 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) while the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 and the A7R II.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and A7R II is 76 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2950 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R II Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
84
focusing manually
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sony A7R II
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7R II
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Alpha A7R II
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 300 shots 290 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $2,913