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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the L830 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 scores versus the L830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon L830

 S2950 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the FujiFilm S2950

 L830 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L830

 S2950 L830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior dimensions 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 L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the L830.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and L830 is 76 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and L830.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (508 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (390 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (508 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L830
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix L830
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 508 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 pictures 390 pictures
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $300