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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm JV150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 12 months later than the Fujifilm JV150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm JV150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm JV150

 S2950 Fujifilm JV150 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm JV150 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JV150

 S2950 Fujifilm JV150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm JV150 has proportions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm JV150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm JV150.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm JV150 is 76 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm JV150.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S2950 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
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resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm JV150
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $330 $0