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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is very similar but the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S2950 was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm HS35EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2950 scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S2950 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S2950 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 76 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good battery (600 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (687g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $380