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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WB750 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2950 scores vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB750

 S2950 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB750 S2950 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB750

 S2950 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 and the WB750.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB750 is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and WB750.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB750
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB750
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $339