FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2950 was launched 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2950 grades vs the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| S2950 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S2950
| SP-590 UZ | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| S2950 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 and the SP-590 UZ.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SP-590 UZ is 76 and 72 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SP-590 UZ.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S2950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Alternative name | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $330 | $249 |