FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX99

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.