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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 13 months later than the ST600 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 matches up versus the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung ST600

 S2950 ST600 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ST600 S2950 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST600

 S2950 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside 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 ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 versus the ST600.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and ST600 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and ST600.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S2950 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST600
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung ST600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung ST600
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $330