Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SX10 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX10 IS
S2800HD | SX10 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
SX10 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |