FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2950 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2950 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8400W
S2950 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S2950
Fujifilm S8400W | S2950 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W
S2950 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features external 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 S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm S8400W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W is 76 and 61 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-03-22 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1056mm (44.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
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 | 300 shots |
Battery format | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $330 | $300 |