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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 scores vs the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SH-1

 S2950 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SH-1 S2950 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SH-1

 S2950 SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outer 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 Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 against the SH-1.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SH-1 is 76 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SH-1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
37
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 images 380 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $349