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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 12 months before the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S2950 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm S2950

 SP-620 UZ S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S2950 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 versus the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SP-620 UZ is 76 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $199