FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung NX30

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and NX30 is 76 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and NX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.