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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2950 grades versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB35F

 S2950 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB35F S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB35F

 S2950 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 compared to the WB35F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and WB35F is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB35F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $130