FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 vs the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB30F is 76 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.