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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S2950 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm S2950

 SP-600 UZ S2950 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S2950 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
29
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $189