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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was released very close to the ST95 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2950 scores vs the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung ST95

 S2950 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ST95 S2950 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST95

 S2950 ST95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the ST95.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ST95 is 76 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ST95.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Samsung ST95 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung ST95
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung ST95
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $145