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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed very close to the S6100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2950 matches up against the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S6100

 S2950 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S6100 S2950 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S6100

 S2950 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 against the S6100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and S6100 is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Nikon S6100 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $195