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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Fujifilm JZ200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S2950 Fujifilm JZ200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm JZ200 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ200

 S2950 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
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