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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm S9200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S9200

 S2950 Fujifilm S9200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S9200 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9200

 S2950 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm S9200 is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9200 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
great battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 500 images
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $300