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Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Comparison

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Sony S950

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

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Fujifilm F800EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Sony and Fujifilm. Sony S950 was introduced to market in February 2009 and Fujifilm F800EXR was launched in July 2012. As you can see, S950 is 3 years older than F800EXR. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Sony S950 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm F800EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony S950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-02-17
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 33-132 mm F3.3-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 167g. 93 x 56 x 24 mm

Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-25
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 232g. 105 x 63 x 36 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Compare

Fujifilm F800EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 over Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Weight
167 g vs 232 g 65 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.20 vs 5.30 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.93µm2 21% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 1.0fps 10 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 33mm 8 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
500mm vs 132mm 368 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR: 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 Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony S950 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm F800EXR has external dimensions of 105 x 63 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR. Sony S950 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Fujifilm F800EXR.

Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR.
Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony S950 is significantly lighter (65g ) than the Fujifilm F800EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 nor Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm F800EXR's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony S950's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR: Sensor Comparison

Sony S950 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm F800EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Fujifilm F800EXR's sensor provides 6MP more than Sony S950'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 S950 and F800EXR sensor size comparison.

Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR Cameras


Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Sony S950 features a 33-132 mm F3.3-5.2 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm F800EXR features a 25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 20× zoom lens.

Fujifilm F800EXR has 8mm wider coverage than the Sony S950. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Sony S950 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm F800EXR has 368mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony S950. However, with a max aperture of f5.20, Sony S950 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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S950
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR 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.

Sony S950 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F800EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony S950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm F800EXR for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Sony S950 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F800EXR for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
132 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Sony S950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm F800EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
167g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
232g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Sony S950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F800EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony S950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR: 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 Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR, 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 Sony S950 and Fujifilm F800EXR scores compare:

Sony S950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #349 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1007 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Fujifilm F800EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #431 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm F800EXR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony S950 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony S950. Otherwise, Fujifilm F800EXR is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-07-25
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD EXRCMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 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 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 33-132 mm (4×) 25-500 mm (20×)
Max Aperture F3.3-5.2 F3.5-5.3
Macro Focus Range 10cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 167g 232g
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm 105 x 63 x 36mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 41
DxO Color Depth not tested 19.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 10.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 143
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