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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2950 matches up versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL100

 S2950 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL100 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL100

 S2950 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the TL100.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and TL100 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and TL100.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S2950 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung TL100
Also called FinePix S2990 ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $22