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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 9 years before the A1000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 grades against the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon A1000

 S2950 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S2950

 A1000 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2011Newer by 97 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon A1000

 S2950 A1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2950 compared to the A1000.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and A1000 is 76 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and A1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 250 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $477