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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 23 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm S1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S2950 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S1500 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1500

 S2950 Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm S1500 is 76 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S2950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
long reach (396mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 437g (0.96 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form 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 -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $200