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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 6 months earlier than the SP-810 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 grades against the SP-810 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S2950 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the FujiFilm S2950

 SP-810 UZ S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S2950 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features 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) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 and the SP-810 UZ.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SP-810 UZ is 76 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $280