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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 8 years before the P1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2950 matches up vs the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P1000

 S2950 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P1000 S2950 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P1000

 S2950 P1000 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon P1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 and the P1000.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and P1000 is 76 and 49 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and P1000.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Nikon P1000 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $1,000