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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 13 months after the TL210 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 grades vs the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL210

 S2950 TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL210 S2950 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL210

 S2950 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 versus the TL210.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and TL210 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and TL210.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S2950 should have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL210
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL210
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung TL210
Also called as FinePix S2990 PL150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $230