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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 4 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the S2800HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX710 HS S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX710 HS

 S2800HD SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX710 HS S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features 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) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the S2800HD.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S2800HD is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S2800HD.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
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 All around 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 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $260