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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 18 months prior to the S9300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2950 matches up versus the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S9300

 S2950 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S9300 S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9300

 S2950 S9300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2950 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2950 versus the S9300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and S9300 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and S9300.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Nikon S9300
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 200 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $249