Fujifilm FinePix S2980 Digital Camera Review - The Fujifilm FinePix S2980 is a bridge camera with 18x optical zoom, a 14 megapixel sensor and full manual controls.
The Fujifilm FinePix S2980 is an update to last year's Fujifilm FinePix S2950 and features an 18x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-504mm and 14 megapixel sensor. It is available now for just £93.99.
Fujifilm FinePix S2980 Features
The S2980 has a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and 18x optical zoom lens, which is a 35mm equivalent of 28-504mm, great for shooting landscapes and close-ups of distant objects. To help take the sharpest pictures possible there is Dual Image Stabilisation combining high ISO sensitivity and sensor-shift image stabilisation.
There are a wide range of shooting modes, SR Auto scene recognition which automatically adjusts the camera settings for the scene, as well as semi-automatic and manual modes for those who are more confident in changing some of the more advanced settings. Other features include intelligent face detection, red-eye removal, blink detection and smile & shoot mode.
You can tag your photos and images for sharing on YouTube and Facebook, then when you next connect the camera to your PC and run MyFinePix Studio software, they will be automatically uploaded. Images can also be assigned a star rating so you can easily search for your favourites.
Videos are recorded at 720p at 30 fps, with optical zoom available during recording. The camera can then be attached to a HDTV for playback.
Key Features
- 14 megapixel CCD sensor
- 18x optical zoom lens (35mm equiv: 28-504mm)
- Sensor shift image stabilisation
- 3 inch, 230k dot, LCD screen
- Full manual controls
- 720p HD movie recording
- ISO 100-6400
- 2cm minimum focusing distance
- 1.2 fps continuous shooting at full resolution
- Motion panorama
The S2980 has the look and feel of a small DSLR, with a chunky hand grip and mode dial. The body is made of plastic with the hand grip rubberised, as is the spot where your right and thumb sits.
The 3 inch LCD doesn't have a high resolution, so it's hard to get a good idea of how your pictures have turned out until you view them on your computer. There is also a bright Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) which makes it easier to compose your pictures in low-light or when using the zoom. The EVF is activated using a dedicated button.
The menu system is well laid out and easy to understand. There are quite a number of buttons which make it quicker to change certain settings such as face detection and continuous shooting as well as a function button. The flash is raised by the press of a button.
The camera runs on four AA batteries, the alkaline ones provided with the camera have a CIPA rating of 300 shots and we managed over 400 during testing and the batteries were still alive. You could invest in Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a CIPA rating of 500 shots or Lithium batteries which have a rating of 700 shots.
We tested the camera's performance at focusing, shutter response, shot-to-shot time, continuous shooting etc. and have posted the results below. To test this we took 6 or more shots and calculated the average.
Shutter Response 0.2 seconds Wide - Focus / Shutter Response 0.7 seconds Full zoom - Focus / Shutter Response 1.1 seconds Switch on Time to Taking a Photo 3.5 seconds Shot to Shot (without flash) 3.6 seconds Shot to Shot with Flash 3.6 seconds Continuous - Top 3 1.1 fps Continuous - Final 3 1.1 fps Continuous - Long Period 1.1 fps (slows to 0.5 fps after 10 shots) Continuous - M Top 10 3.3 fps Continuous - H Top 20 10 fps
The Top 3, Final 3 and Long Period continuous shooting modes all record at full megapixel resolution, they are the stated speeds above for three shots but slow down significantly after three shots. M Top 10 and H Top 20 images are restricted to 7 and 3 megapixels respectively. Focusing struggled on occasion, particularly in low light conditions.
Fujifilm FinePix S2980 Specifications
ManufacturerFujifilm Lens
Max Aperture f/3.1 - f/5.6
35mm equivalent 28mm - 504mm
Optical Zoom 18x Image Sensor
CCD pixels 14Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4288
Pixels (H) 3216
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 1/2.3 inch
Sensor Size (width) No Data
Sensor Size (height) No Data
Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- 3:2
- 16:9
LCD Monitor 3in
Screen resolution 230,000 dots
Touch Screen No Focusing
Min Focus 2cm
Focusing modes
- Autofocus
- Face Detection
Shutter speeds shortest 8sec
Shutter speeds longest 1/2000sec
Exp modes
- Program
- Aperture-Priority
- Shutter-Priority
- Manual
- Scene modes
Metering
- Centre-weighted - Average
- Multi Pattern
- Spot
ISO sensitivity 64 - 6400
White balance
- Auto
- Manual
- Outdoors/Daylight
- Incandescent
- Fluorescent
- Shade
Exposure Comp +/-2 Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 8fps Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
- 1280x720 720p
Video FPS 30
Stereo Sound No
Optical Zoom with Video Yes Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes Interface
HDMI Yes
USB USB 2
Wi-Fi No Storage
Card Type
- SD
- SDHC
File Type
- JPG
Battery Type 4x AA
CIPA Rating 300 Box Contents
Box Contents 4xAA type alkaline batteries, Shoulder strap, USB-A / V cable, Lens cap and Lens cap cord, CD-ROM, Owner's manual Dimensions
Weight 341g
Width 110.2mm
Height 73.4mm
Depth 81.4mm
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