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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was launched 3 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2950 matches up versus the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony RX1R

 S2950 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the FujiFilm S2950

 RX1R S2950 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX1R

 S2950 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 versus the RX1R.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and RX1R is 76 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and RX1R.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX1R
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $2,798