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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 24 months prior to the Fujifilm T500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2950 matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm T500

 S2950 Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm T500 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T500

 S2950 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm T500 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $0