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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 matches up versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S2950 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB1100F S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB1100F

 S2950 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 compared to the WB1100F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB1100F is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB1100F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB1100F
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $250