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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SP-100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2950 matches up vs the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Olympus SP-100

 S2950 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SP-100 S2950 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-100

 S2950 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the SP-100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and SP-100 is 76 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and SP-100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 437g (0.96 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 330 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $400