FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JX370

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JX370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX370 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 grades vs the Fujifilm JX370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical 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 JX370 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm JX370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm JX370 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.