FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess different sensor size.

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The S2950 was announced 4 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2950 grades vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2950 versus the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and NX mini.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2950 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer greater detail with its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.