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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 11 months before the S2950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S2800HD matches up versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm S2950

 S2800HD S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S2950 S2800HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S2950

 S2800HD S2950 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD vs the S2950.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and S2950 is 75 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and S2950.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called FinePix S2900HD FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 437 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 shots
Form 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 cost $260 $330