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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2950 scores vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB50F

 S2950 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB50F S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB50F

 S2950 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external measurements 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 WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 vs the WB50F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and WB50F is 76 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $180