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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2950 grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S2950 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm JZ100 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100

 S2950 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $190