FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2950 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2950 scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm SL240
S2950 | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm S2950
Fujifilm SL240 | S2950 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm SL240
S2950 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm SL240 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm SL240.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 |
Alternate name | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 510 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $330 | $280 |