FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- Renewed by Sony WX500
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2950 was manufactured 4 years before the WX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony WX350
S2950 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm S2950
WX350 | S2950 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX350
S2950 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside measurements 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 compared to the WX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WX350 is 76 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and WX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 470 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $330 | $270 |