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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 3 years before the TF1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2950 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony TF1

 S2950 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TF1 S2950 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony TF1

 S2950 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 and the TF1.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and TF1 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and TF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony TF1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $266