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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 3 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 matches up versus the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S2950 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SZ-15 S2950 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-15

 S2950 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 vs the SZ-15.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and SZ-15 is 76 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SZ-15
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $200