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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and S2950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was introduced 5 months before the S2950 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S2950

 F300EXR S2950 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S2950 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950

 F300EXR S2950 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has 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).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the S2950.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S2950.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S2950 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
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lighter than average (215 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as FinePix F305EXR FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $330