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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 6 months after the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2950 scores against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung PL200

 S2950 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 PL200 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung PL200

 S2950 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the PL200.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and PL200 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and PL200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Samsung PL200
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung PL200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung PL200
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $0