Nikon D200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S2950

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D200 and the Fujifilm FinePix S2950, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D200 was introduced in February 2006 and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D200 over Fujifilm FinePix S2950.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2950 over Nikon D200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D200 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Nikon D200 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S2950 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D200 has 95% coverage with 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has 97% coverage magnification.

Nikon D200 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Nikon D200 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has an image stabilization.

NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D200 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D200 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 has a single SD /SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D200 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2950. Nikon D200 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D200 and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix S2950. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix S2950.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D200 and 8.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S2950. Nikon D200 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Accessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D200.

Nikon D200 body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 body has dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.87 x 3.19"). Nikon D200 weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S2950 weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz).

Nikon D200

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

147 mm

113 mm

110 mm

73 mm

113 mm

73 mm

74 mm

81 mm