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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2950 grades against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB850F

 S2950 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB850F S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB850F

 S2950 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the WB850F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and WB850F is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and WB850F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB850F
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $599