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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 18 months after the S2800HD making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores against the S2800HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX230 HS S2800HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX230 HS

 S2800HD SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX230 HS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S2800HD.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S2800HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and S2800HD.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (223g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $260