FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon L830
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S2950 was launched 5 years prior to the L840 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 grades vs the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon L840
S2950 | L840 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S2950
L840 | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon L840
S2950 | L840 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon L840 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 compared to the L840.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and L840 is 76 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and L840.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 23-855mm (37.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) | 538 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") |
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 photos | 590 photos |
Battery type | AA | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $330 | $400 |