Clicky

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The S2950 was unveiled 4 years before the S810c which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2950 grades vs the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S810c

 S2950 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the FujiFilm S2950

 S810c S2950 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011More modern by 39 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S810c

 S2950 S810c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the S810c.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and S810c is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and S810c.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S810c to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Nikon S810c
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S810c
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 photos 270 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $350