FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

The S2950 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 grades against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung NX2000
S2950 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the FujiFilm S2950
NX2000 | S2950 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung NX2000
S2950 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 compared to the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and NX2000 is 76 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and NX2000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2950 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung NX2000 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 228g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $330 | $599 |