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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Nikon S9100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S9100

 S2950 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S9100 S2950 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9100

 S2950 S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S9100
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