FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is very similar but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2950 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F900EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm F900EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 76 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2950 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind in sensor technology.