FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm JZ200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2950 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ200 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2950 matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm JZ200
S2950 | Fujifilm JZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the FujiFilm S2950
Fujifilm JZ200 | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ200
S2950 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ200 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm JZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm JZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm JZ200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 |
Alternative name | FinePix S2990 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 135g (0.30 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $0 |