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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 12 months prior to the S2800HD so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the S2800HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX10 IS S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX10 IS

 S2800HD SX10 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX10 IS S2800HD 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the S2800HD.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and S2800HD is 65 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and S2800HD.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
34
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $275 $260