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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 13 months later than the ST100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2950 scores vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung ST100

 S2950 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ST100 S2950 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST100

 S2950 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 against the ST100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ST100 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and ST100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S2950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung ST100
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $250