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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • New Model is Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 matches up against the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX300

 S2950 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX300 S2950 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX300

 S2950 HX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has got external dimensions 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the HX300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and HX300 is 76 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and HX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX300 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Sony HX300 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Sony HX300 Travel photography details
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (623g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Sony HX300 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Sony HX300
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (623g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
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