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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was launched 24 months later than the L100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2950 matches up against the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon L100

 S2950 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 L100 S2950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L100

 S2950 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 offers physical 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 L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2950 and the L100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and L100 is 76 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and L100.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Nikon L100
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Nikon L100 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix L100
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $399