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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP200 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 4 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP200 S950 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S950 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP200 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 features outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the S950.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and S950.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
66
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Sony S950
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $130