FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950

Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 11 months before the S2950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1600 grades against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 versus the S2950.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and S2950 is 78 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and S2950.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor technology.