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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 24 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2950 grades against the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S2950 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SZ-16 iHS S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S2950 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SZ-16 iHS is 76 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
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 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 220 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $230