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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 11 months before the S2950 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JV100 scores against the S2950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 JV100 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S2950 JV100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and FujiFilm S2950

 JV100 S2950 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 vs the S2950.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and S2950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 437 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
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