FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2950 was manufactured about the same time to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S2950 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 76 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.