FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 24 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 76 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 should have an advantage in sensor technology.