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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 2 years after the S930 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 matches up versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony S930

 S2950 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S930 S2950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony S930

 S2950 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 versus the S930.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and S930 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and S930.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S2950 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Sony S930
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $219