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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2950 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX100V

 S2950 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX100V S2950 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX100V

 S2950 HX100V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the HX100V.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and HX100V is 76 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sony HX100V
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (577g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (577 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $429