FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 13 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S2950 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SZ-31MR iHS is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.