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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 24 months later than the P80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2950 matches up vs the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P80

 S2950 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P80 S2950 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P80

 S2950 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides 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) and the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2950 compared to the P80.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and P80 is 76 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and P80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S2950 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Nikon P80 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Nikon P80
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P80
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.96 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $400