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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony S950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and S950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was launched 12 months after the S950 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z700EXR scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony S950

 Z700EXR S950 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S950 Z700EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony S950

 Z700EXR S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z700EXR vs the S950.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and S950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z700EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z700EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (158g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
55
features touch focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
33
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $130