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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 13 months earlier than the L810 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 grades against the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon L810

 S2950 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the FujiFilm S2950

 L810 S2950 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L810

 S2950 L810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 and the L810.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and L810 is 76 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and L810.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L810
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix L810
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $280