FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 7 years before the HX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2950 scores against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and HX350 is 76 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and HX350.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.