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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 18 months prior to the P510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2950 scores against the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P510

 S2950 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P510 S2950 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P510

 S2950 P510 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has external 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 P510 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 and the P510.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and P510 is 76 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and P510.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P510 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Nikon P510 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Nikon P510 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Nikon P510
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Nikon P510
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Nikon P510 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Nikon P510 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P510
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P510
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 555 grams (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 200 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
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 $600