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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 11 months before the S2950 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1800 grades versus the S2950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S1800 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S2950 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2950

 S1800 S2950 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 compared to the S2950.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and S2950 is 78 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and S2950.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 aliasing 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $330