FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Renewed by Nikon S9300

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S2950 was brought out 6 months prior to the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2950 grades against the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S9100
S2950 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S2950
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9100
S2950 | S9100 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 versus the S9100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and S9100 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and S9100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | 270 photographs |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $330 | $329 |