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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The S2950 was launched 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S2950 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm F800EXR S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 S2950 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm F800EXR.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2950 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography features
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (232g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-07-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 143
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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