FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A7S III
S2950 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the FujiFilm S2950
A7S III | S2950 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | January 2011 | More modern by 116 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A7S III
S2950 | A7S III | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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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 |