FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Overview
Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2950 was brought out 24 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2950 grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony H50
S2950 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S2950
H50 | S2950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony H50
S2950 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 vs the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and H50 is 76 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and H50.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to resolve extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S2950 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Also called | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $80 |