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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2950 scores versus the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm J30

 S2950 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm J30 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm J30

 S2950 Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm J30 is 76 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S2950 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $150