FujiFilm F70EXR vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm F70EXR and FujiFilm S2950, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and S2950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 17 months earlier than the S2950 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the F70EXR grades versus the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR versus the S2950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and S2950 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and S2950.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S2950 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.