FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2950

Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus FujiFilm S2950, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months earlier than the S2950 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the S2950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S2950 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S2950.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.