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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 11 months before the S2950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1600 grades against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S1600 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S1600

 S2950 S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2950

 S1600 S2950 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 versus the S2950.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and S2950 is 78 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and S2950.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as FinePix S1770 FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $330