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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 6 months before the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S2950 grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony HX9V

 S2950 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm S2950

 HX9V S2950 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX9V

 S2950 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 and the HX9V.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and HX9V is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and HX9V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sony HX9V
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $328