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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
31
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Sony HX1
(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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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX1

 S2950 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX1 S2950 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX1

 S2950 HX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX1 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
22
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (544g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony 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