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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the T300 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 6 months earlier than the T300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2950 grades against the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm T300

 S2950 T300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 T300 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm T300

 S2950 T300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior 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 T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the T300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and T300 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and T300.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and FujiFilm T300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Alternative name FinePix S2990 FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
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 -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 437g (0.96 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images 180 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $250