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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm SL300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2950 matches up against the Fujifilm SL300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S2950 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm SL300 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm SL300

 S2950 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside 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 SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 against the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm SL300 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
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 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
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $280