FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W560

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced very close to the W560 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and W560 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and W560.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.