FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 12 months later than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2950 scores versus the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S2950 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SP-600 UZ is 76 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S2950 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.