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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2950 matches up vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX20V

 S2950 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX20V S2950 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX20V

 S2950 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the HX20V.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and HX20V is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and HX20V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
35
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $397