FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung SL820
S2950 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm S2950
SL820 | S2950 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung SL820
S2950 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |