FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Launched September 2017
- Superseded the Sony RX10 III
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S2950 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2950 grades versus the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony RX10 IV
S2950 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the FujiFilm S2950
RX10 IV | S2950 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | January 2011 | Newer by 81 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 IV
S2950 | RX10 IV | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 compared to the RX10 IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and RX10 IV is 76 and 52 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and RX10 IV.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Also called as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $1,698 |