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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Announced June 2015
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and S2800HD (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was unveiled 5 years after the S2800HD which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G3 X grades against the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 G3 X S2800HD 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2010Newer by 66 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon G3 X

 S2800HD G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2800HD

 G3 X S2800HD 

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X compared to the S2800HD.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S2800HD is 60 and 75 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and S2800HD.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G3 X provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
65
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
69
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called - FinePix S2900HD
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-18 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $260