FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2950 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2950 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8300
| S2950 | Fujifilm S8300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S2950
| Fujifilm S8300 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8300
| S2950 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 against the Fujifilm S8300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8300 is 76 and 61 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8300.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 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 | ||
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 670g (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 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $330 | $200 |