FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2950 was released 5 years before the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2950 scores against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony WX500
S2950 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S2950
WX500 | S2950 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX500
S2950 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 versus the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WX500 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WX500.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $330 | $348 |