FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung CL5

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was brought out 23 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2950 grades versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and CL5 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and CL5.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm S2950 will give you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S2950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.