FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S8200
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S2950 was revealed 7 months prior to the S8200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2950 matches up versus the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S8200
| S2950 | S8200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S2950
| S8200 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 961k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+731k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S8200
| S2950 | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 compared to the S8200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and S8200 is 76 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and S8200.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
| Also called as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 961 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 437 gr (0.96 pounds) | 213 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $330 | $329 |
