FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S2950 was released 3 years before the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2950 scores against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX50V
| S2950 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S2950
| HX50V | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX50V
| S2950 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 compared to the HX50V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX50V is 76 and 89 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and HX50V.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Also called as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 400 shots |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $330 | $439 |