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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 10 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2950 scores vs the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P950

 S2950 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P950 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2011More recent by 109 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P950

 S2950 P950 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides physical measurements 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 P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the P950.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and P950 is 76 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and P950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Nikon P950
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Nikon P950 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P950
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P950
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 1005 grams (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 290 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $797