FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX80

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.