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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed around the same time to the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2950 matches up against the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB700

 S2950 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB700 S2950 
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB700

 S2950 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical 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 WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 vs the WB700.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB700 is 76 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB700
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB700
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $300