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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison

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FujiFilm S2950

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from FujiFilm and Sony. FujiFilm S2950 was introduced to market in January 2011 and Sony RX10 III was launched in March 2016. As you can see, S2950 is 5 years older than RX10 III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

FujiFilm S2950 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony RX10 III has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 437g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2990

Sony RX10 III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-03-29
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64-25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1051g. 133 x 94 x 127 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Compare

Sony RX10 III was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs FujiFilm FinePix S2950 (FinePix S2990)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2950 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Weight
437 g vs 1051 g 614 g lighter


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III over FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 230k dots 434% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 1.0fps 13 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 300 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 504mm 96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
25x vs 18x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 8.0m 2.8m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.04µm2 185% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2950 has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.87 x 3.19″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III. FujiFilm S2950 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Sony RX10 III.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2950 is significantly lighter (614g ) than the Sony RX10 III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S2950
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Thickness Comparison

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S2950
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10 III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S2950.

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony RX10 III features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the FujiFilm S2950 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 III.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX10 III has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony RX10 III's sensor provides 6MP more than FujiFilm S2950's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S2950 and RX10 III sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 III has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2950. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 III features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Sony RX10 III has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2950. At f2.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony RX10 III has 96mm longer reach than the FujiFilm S2950. At f4.00, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2950
RX10 III
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2950
RX10 III
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2950
RX10 III
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2950
RX10 III
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 III for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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FujiFilm S2950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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FujiFilm S2950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Daily Photography

GOOD
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 81mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1051g
Body Thickness 127mm
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FujiFilm S2950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony RX10 III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2950 and Sony RX10 III scores compare:

FujiFilm S2950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #80 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #674 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #144 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2950 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2950. Otherwise, Sony RX10 III is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 III vs FujiFilm S2950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-03-29
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 2cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3
Resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 1051g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 133 x 94 x 127mm
Battery Life 300 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 70
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 472
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