Fujifilm's 2011 superzoom bridge (EU S2990) — 14MP behind an 18x 28-504mm zoom, AA-powered.
The Fujifilm FinePix S2950 was a bridge superzoom announced in January 2011, sold in Europe as the FinePix S2990. It sat in Fuji's entry-level FinePix S line above the previous year's 15x models, introduced alongside the S3200 and S4000. The camera aimed at buyers wanting a DSLR-shaped body, a long fixed zoom and full manual controls at a budget price point.
The S2950 used a 1/2.3-inch CCD of 14 effective megapixels with an 18x optical zoom covering a 28-504mm equivalent range, at a maximum aperture of roughly F3.1 wide to F5.6 telephoto. It carried a 3.0-inch LCD of about 230,000 dots and a 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder of around 200,000 dots. Video recording reached 1280x720 at 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG, stabilisation was CCD-shift, and the camera ran on four AA batteries.
The S2950 suited travel, landscape framing and general daylight photography where zoom reach and manual exposure control were wanted without much outlay. The grip and viewfinder gave familiar SLR-style handling, and AA power was convenient away from chargers. The CCD sensor produced noise at higher ISO, and telephoto autofocus was slower, both typical trade-offs for this bridge class.
When buying used, run the zoom through its range for grinding, and inspect the LCD and EVF for dead pixels. Check the AA battery-door hinge, a common Fuji bridge failure point, and confirm the card-door latch holds; look for sensor dust in bright even shots. Resale is at budget levels; the S4000 with its 30x zoom is a step up, while the older 15x S1600 is a lighter step down.