FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S2950 was introduced 23 months after the SL30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2950 scores vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL30
S2950 | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S2950
SL30 | S2950 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL30
S2950 | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 compared to the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and SL30 is 76 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and SL30.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S2950 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | FinePix S2990 | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $330 | $93 |