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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched within a month of the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2950 grades vs the SZ-30MR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S2950 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S2950

 SZ-30MR S2950 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S2950 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 versus the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SZ-30MR is 76 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SZ-30MR
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 220 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $279