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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 23 months after the SL820 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2950 scores vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL820

 S2950 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SL820 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL820

 S2950 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features exterior dimensions 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 SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 vs the SL820.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and SL820 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and SL820.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S2950 will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Samsung SL820
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung SL820
Also called FinePix S2990 IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
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") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $280