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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2950 scores against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony W220

 S2950 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the FujiFilm S2950

 W220 S2950 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony W220

 S2950 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 against the W220.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and W220 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and W220.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S2950 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Sony W220
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony W220
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $160