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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S2990
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out around the same time to the S3200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2950 matches up vs the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S2950 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S3200 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S3200

 S2950 S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S3200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 against the S3200.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and S3200 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and S3200.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Alternate name FinePix S2990 FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $190