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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S2950 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The S2950 was launched 10 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2950 grades versus the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A7S III

 S2950 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the FujiFilm S2950

 A7S III S2950 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2011More modern by 116 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S III

 S2950 A7S III 
Display size3"3"Same display size

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the A7S III.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and A7S III is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and A7S III.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2950 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S2950 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Sony A7S III Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S III Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S III
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Alpha A7S III
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 600 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $330 $3,499