FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9700

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 4 years before the S9700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2950 grades versus the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the S9700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and S9700 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and S9700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.