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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 23 months later than the SL202 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL202

 S2950 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SL202 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL202

 S2950 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the SL202.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SL202 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SL202.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S2950 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL202
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $140