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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was introduced 6 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 scores vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL500

 S2950 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL500 S2950 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL500

 S2950 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external 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 TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2950 against the TL500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and TL500 is 76 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and TL500.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm S2950 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
64
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $527