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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2950 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm S2950

 Galaxy Camera S2950 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2950 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 versus the Galaxy Camera.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and Galaxy Camera is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name FinePix S2990 Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $450