FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Released January 2009
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Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2950 was launched 24 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
| S2950 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm S2950
| Fujifilm S8100fd | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8100fd
| S2950 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2950 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 76 and 75 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8100fd.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
| Also called as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $330 | $300 |