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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The S2950 was launched 10 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 S2950 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2000Newer by 127 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kSharper display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S1 Pro S2950 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 S2950 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 76 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S2950 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S2950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
46
lighter than competition (820 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2000-08-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 820 gr (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $2,000