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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was launched around the same time to the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 scores versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung ST30

 S2950 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ST30 S2950 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST30

 S2950 ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 offers 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) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2950 versus the ST30.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ST30 is 76 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and ST30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S2950 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
30
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung ST30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung ST30
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
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