FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2950 grades versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 76 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2950 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.