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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 4 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP60 S950 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm XP60

 S950 Fujifilm XP60 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP60 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 has external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the S950.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and S950.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Sony S950
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Sony S950
68
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $130