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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2950 scores vs the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL102

 S2950 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SL102 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL102

 S2950 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S2950 versus the SL102.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and SL102 is 76 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SL102.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung SL102
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung SL102
Also Known as FinePix S2990 ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $330 $130