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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX350

 S2950 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX350 S2950 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2011Fresher by 72 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX350

 S2950 HX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (652g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Sony HX350 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (652g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 -