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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2950 grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S9800

 S2950 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S9800 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9800

 S2950 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm S9800 is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and Fujifilm S9800.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9800 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm S9800
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $299