FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JX550

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 against the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm JX550 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.