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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm S4500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2950 grades against the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S4500

 S2950 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S4500 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S4500

 S2950 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm S4500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S4500 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S4500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 437g (0.96 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $230