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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 24 months before the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2950 matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S2950 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S8500 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8500

 S2950 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Fujifilm S8500 is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.96 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 photos -
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
Pricing at launch $330 $500