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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Fujifilm T550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm T550

 S2950 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm T550 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T550

 S2950 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm T550
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix T550
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