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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 12 months before the WB150F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2950 scores against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB150F

 S2950 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB150F S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB150F

 S2950 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features external 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 WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2950 against the WB150F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB150F is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB150F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB150F
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $230