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FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and S2950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 17 months prior to the S2950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200EXR grades against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the FujiFilm S2950

 S200EXR S2950 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 S2950 S200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and FujiFilm S2950

 S200EXR S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR features exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR and the S2950.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and S2950 is 54 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and S2950.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm S2950 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
38
built-in flash
long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (865 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-140 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $330