FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 13 months before the HX30V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2950 matches up vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 and the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and HX30V is 76 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and HX30V.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.