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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released at a similar time to the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2950 scores against the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung ST700

 S2950 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ST700 S2950 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST700

 S2950 ST700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 against the ST700.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and ST700 is 76 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST700
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung ST700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung ST700
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $280