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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched January 2015
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2950 grades versus the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S2950 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm S9900w S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9900w

 S2950 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm S9900w is 76 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
35
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm S9900w
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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