Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S950

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S950 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S950.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.