FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very close but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was released 6 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2950 against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 76 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2950 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.