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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 4 years prior to the P530 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2950 grades versus the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P530

 S2950 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P530 S2950 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P530

 S2950 P530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outer dimensions 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 P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the P530.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and P530 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and P530.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P530 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Nikon P530 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
Nikon P530 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Nikon P530 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (494g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P530
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P530
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $280