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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2950 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S1

 S2950 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S1 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1

 S2950 Fujifilm S1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outer dimensions 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 S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S1 is 76 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 350 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $400