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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2950 scores against the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8200

 S2950 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S8200 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8200

 S2950 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outer measurements 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 S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8200 is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8200.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 shots -
Form of battery 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 One One
Launch pricing $330 $450