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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm A150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 24 months later than the Fujifilm A150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 grades versus the Fujifilm A150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm A150

 S2950 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm A150 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm A150

 S2950 Fujifilm A150 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm A150.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm A150 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm A150.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S2950 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
26
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm A150
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix A150
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $130