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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL30

 S2950 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SL30 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL30

 S2950 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and SL30 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung SL30
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