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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 5 years before the S9900 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2950 scores against the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S9900

 S2950 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S9900 S2950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9900

 S2950 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 against the S9900.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and S9900 is 76 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Nikon S9900
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $300