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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 18 months later than the SL720 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 grades vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL720

 S2950 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SL720 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL720

 S2950 SL720 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outer 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 SL720 has specifications 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 vs Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 vs the SL720.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SL720 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and SL720.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S2950 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung SL720
Alternate name FinePix S2990 PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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 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 437g (0.96 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $119