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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured at a similar time to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2950 matches up versus the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm S4000

 S2950 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S4000 S2950 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S4000

 S2950 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the S4000.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and S4000 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and S4000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called FinePix S2990 FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
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 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 300 pictures
Style 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
Storage type SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $279