FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
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Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2950 was revealed 21 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2950 grades versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX1
| S2950 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S2950
| HX1 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX1
| S2950 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 versus the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX1 is 76 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and HX1.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2950 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm S2950 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S2950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Also called | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 gr (0.96 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $330 | $47,999 |