FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S4500
S2950 | Fujifilm S4500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm S2950
Fujifilm S4500 | S2950 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S4500
S2950 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |