FujiFilm F80EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and S2800HD (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was launched 5 months later than the S2800HD so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the F80EXR matches up vs the S2800HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F80EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F80EXR and the S2800HD.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and S2800HD is 92 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and S2800HD.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.