FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2950 was released 24 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S2950 grades against the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm T550
S2950 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm S2950
Fujifilm T550 | S2950 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T550
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm T550 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm T550.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Also called | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $330 | $160 |