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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2016
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 6 years before the B700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 scores against the B700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon B700

 S2950 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the FujiFilm S2950

 B700 S2950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon B700

 S2950 B700 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior measurements 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 B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 against the B700.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and B700 is 76 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and B700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Nikon B700
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Nikon B700 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon B700
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix B700
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $500