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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 4 years before the P600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2950 grades vs the P600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P600

 S2950 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P600 S2950 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P600

 S2950 P600 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the P600.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and P600 is 76 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and P600.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P600 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Nikon P600 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Nikon P600 Travel photography features
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Nikon P600 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
58
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P600
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P600
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 330 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $750