FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P500

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured at a similar time to the P500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2950 scores versus the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the P500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and P500 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and P500.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.