FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2018

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The S2950 was brought out 8 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2950 grades vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX99
S2950 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S2950
HX99 | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 93 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX99
S2950 | HX99 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 versus the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX99 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and HX99.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2950 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
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 | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $469 |