Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950
Super zoom Super zoom
February, 2011

Summary Fujifilm S2950

Prices Price
Camera only $129
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Score Snapsort rank
Within its price range #n/a of 3 Among similar cameras #n/a of 48
details details
Specifications Key specs
Zoom Help 18x Screen size Help 3.0"
Aperture Help f/3.1 Screen resolution Help 230k dots
Wide angle Help 28 mm Movie format Help 720p @ 30fps
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Also known as: Fujifilm FinePix S2990

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Pros

The Fujifilm S2950 vs other recent digicams

Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro Help
2 cm
Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
Digital

The Fujifilm S2950 vs other recent super zooms

Thickness Thin Help
3.2"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$129.00
Size Quite small Help
Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm
Weight Light Help
437 g

Cons

The Fujifilm S2950 vs other recent digicams

Movie format HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps
Size Slightly large Help
Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm
Thickness Thick Help
3.2"
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
Longest exposure Short exposures Help
8 seconds
Screen resolution Low resolution screen Help
230k dots
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
1.2 fps
Sensor type Sensor type Help
CCD
Announced Old Help
February, 2011
Weight Heavy Help
437 g

The Fujifilm S2950 vs other recent super zooms

Zoom Poor zoom Help
18x
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
Not supported
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
Less flexible
3D Doesn't take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Wide angle Poor wide angle lens Help
28 mm
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
External flash No external flash Help
Less expandable
Popularity Not so popular Help
Among snapsort users

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Discussion What do you think about the Fujifilm FinePix S2950?

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Djhoproductions (8:03 PM, May 30, 2012)
I've been using this camera for the past six or eight months, and I'm very happy with it, although it's a bit slow when it comes to shooting speed, and the 8 seconds aperture is a bit low. Nonetheless, the quality of the photos are simply amazing, and the lens has a pretty good range, although I do recommend using a tripod when doing long range shooting. here's a link to some of my work with this camera.   https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1551179546534.2071738.1446502217&type=3

and also; https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.415978528433582.100211.117996924898412&type=3
 
Ahmad Hassan (3:57 AM, April 02, 2012)
Best camera for an economical person..@ad51370ca4ae55180a010cb82bbb0e30:disqus , Result is sharp. ;)

If you want to see the result, do check 
https://www.facebook.com/AhmadHassansPhotography or 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahmadawan/ (for good resolution). :)
 
Lexie Shineforchrist (2:51 AM, March 29, 2012)
 On SP mode on dial, go to menu and then click to the right. This will give you all the settings! :)Hop ethat helped
 
Avatar for Mike Mike (8:59 AM, January 14, 2012)
Have had this for a couple months, now. Cool little camera! If you're
not into spending $500+ for a DSLR, this is probably the next best
thing. Many functions of a DSLR, but no ability to change lenses. A
little slow between photos, but acceptable for the amateur. Quality of
photos very good thanks to 14 megapixels. I was surprised at the zoom -
18x, but I guess I didn't realize the power of 18! I'd use the word
"awesome", but... One of my must-have features was a viewfinder, which
is hard to find on point-and-shoot cameras. I find it easier to use,
bracing it against your face gives you a steadier hand, and it gives you
a more precise view than the screen. The size is perfect - lightweight
and easy to carry around. Feels good in hands. Grip allows one-handed
shooting if necessary. Videos are clear. Sound could be better, but,
hey, the camera is less than $200! A snap to transfer photos/videos to
your pc, Facebook, etc. All-in-all, an excellent value. Took this thing
to Yosemite twice and got some brilliant photos and videos. Pleased as
puch, I am. The FujiFilm FinePix S2950 one of my favorite bride-camera
 
Avatar for Mike Mike (8:57 AM, January 14, 2012)
Have had this for a couple months, now. Cool little camera! If you're
not into spending $500+ for a DSLR, this is probably the next best
thing. Many functions of a DSLR, but no ability to change lenses. A
little slow between photos, but acceptable for the amateur. Quality of
photos very good thanks to 14 megapixels. I was surprised at the zoom -
18x, but I guess I didn't realize the power of 18! I'd use the word
"awesome", but... One of my must-have features was a viewfinder, which
is hard to find on point-and-shoot cameras. I find it easier to use,
bracing it against your face gives you a steadier hand, and it gives you
a more precise view than the screen. The size is perfect - lightweight
and easy to carry around. Feels good in hands. Grip allows one-handed
shooting if necessary. Videos are clear. Sound could be better, but,
hey, the camera is less than $200! A snap to transfer photos/videos to
your pc, Facebook, etc. All-in-all, an excellent value. Took this thing
to Yosemite twice and got some brilliant photos and videos. Pleased as
puch, I am. The FujiFilm FinePix S2950 one of my favorite bride-camera
 
Avatar for Mike Mike (8:56 AM, January 14, 2012)
Have had this for a couple months, now. Cool little camera! If you're
not into spending $500+ for a DSLR, this is probably the next best
thing. Many functions of a DSLR, but no ability to change lenses. A
little slow between photos, but acceptable for the amateur. Quality of
photos very good thanks to 14 megapixels. I was surprised at the zoom -
18x, but I guess I didn't realize the power of 18! I'd use the word
"awesome", but... One of my must-have features was a viewfinder, which
is hard to find on point-and-shoot cameras. I find it easier to use,
bracing it against your face gives you a steadier hand, and it gives you
a more precise view than the screen. The size is perfect - lightweight
and easy to carry around. Feels good in hands. Grip allows one-handed
shooting if necessary. Videos are clear. Sound could be better, but,
hey, the camera is less than $200! A snap to transfer photos/videos to
your pc, Facebook, etc. All-in-all, an excellent value. Took this thing
to Yosemite twice and got some brilliant photos and videos. Pleased as
puch, I am. The FujiFilm FinePix S2950 one of my favorite bride-camera
 
Ariel (3:27 AM, December 15, 2011)
i want to know if the shots is clear or blurred. for me it is also important
 
Alfiheris (5:20 AM, November 26, 2011)
It has a CCD sensor.
 
SAMtheMAN (1:59 PM, November 13, 2011)
does anybody know if the Fujifilm FinePix S2960 has a CMOS sensor or a CCD one?
 
Darrenhubble (8:00 PM, November 07, 2011)
can anyone help me, i take photos in night clubs and want to know what are the best settings to use for poor natural light and using a slow shutter speed so ido get what little natural light there is for the best quailty photos. which arent blurred and not using a tripod 
 
Kevinjoseph109 (4:25 AM, November 06, 2011)
Is there anyway u can make the lcd screen clear... i can see a lot of grains.. 
 
Yehiaaaaa (7:15 AM, October 15, 2011)
I have this camera, and it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 
Mosho12 (5:55 AM, September 20, 2011)
@3cf0a7d304919351b3ce369c7c23aa78:disqus : you turn the dial mode to SP then press the menu. If you press it quick enough, it would bring u to the SP selection, if not, it would go to shooting menu then go to scene position (at the very top) and press right. From there, you can change the settings.
 
EllCee (6:11 PM, September 11, 2011)
I have this camera and i can't figure out how to manually change the settings to indoor, outdoor, sport, night, ect. Does anyone know where to find these?
 
ReD_DeViL (2:41 PM, August 22, 2011)
i seriously want to get this camera..though most of the reviews are on the good side..it is more clear when you use it! and i seriously wanna test it! :)
 
Wrtert (7:05 AM, July 25, 2011)
The batteries will last 400-500 photos. I tested with Alkaline and 2100 NiMH rechargebles.
 
maria (4:57 PM, July 24, 2011)
how long will the battery last