FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2950 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 grades vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX80
| S2950 | HX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S2950
| HX80 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2016 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 62 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX80
| S2950 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 vs the HX80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX80 is 76 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and HX80.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2016-03-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 pictures | 390 pictures |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $330 | $368 |
