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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S2950 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S9400W S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9400W

 S2950 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S9400W is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $330