FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Announced January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530
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On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 grades against the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P520
| S2950 | P520 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S2950
| P520 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P520
| S2950 | P520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 versus the P520.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and P520 is 76 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and P520.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
| Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
| 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $380 |