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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2950 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony WX300

 S2950 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 WX300 S2950 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX300

 S2950 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the WX300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and WX300 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $330