FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A850
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
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Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S2950 was introduced 9 months later than the A850 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2950 grades versus the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony A850
| S2950 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | April 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the FujiFilm S2950
| A850 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony A850
| S2950 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 features external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2950 against the A850.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and A850 is 76 and 54 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and A850.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2950 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A850 will give you more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S2950 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony A850 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-04-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 25MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 880 images |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $0 |