FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 18 months prior to the P510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2950 scores against the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon P510 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 and the P510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and P510 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and P510.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P510 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.