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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years after the S2800HD which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX700 HS S2800HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX700 HS

 S2800HD SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX700 HS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S2800HD.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S2800HD is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S2800HD.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called - FinePix S2900HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30p), 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $260