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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S2950 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S8400W S2950 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W

 S2950 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
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