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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A7S

 S2950 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the FujiFilm S2950

 A7S S2950 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S

 S2950 A7S 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Sony A7S
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition (489g)
environment proof
not so great battery (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Alpha A7S
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