FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX80

Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 24 months before the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2950 grades against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with physical measurements 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 compared to the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and WX80 is 76 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.