FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7S II

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S2950 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

The S2950 was revealed 4 years before the A7S which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2950 matches up against the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A7S
S2950 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the FujiFilm S2950
A7S | S2950 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S
S2950 | A7S | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 vs the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and A7S is 76 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and A7S.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S2950 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 409600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 pounds) | 489g (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $1,998 |