Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2900HD

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years after the S2800HD which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the S2800HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SX160 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX160 IS
S2800HD | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
SX160 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the S2800HD.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and S2800HD is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S2800HD.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S2900HD |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 437g (0.96 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $260 |