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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S2950 was released 6 years before the RX10 III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 grades vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony RX10 III

 S2950 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the FujiFilm S2950

 RX10 III S2950 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III

 S2950 RX10 III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers 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 RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 compared to the RX10 III.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and RX10 III is 76 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and RX10 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proof
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 III Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 1051 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $1,398