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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S1600 versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released within a month of the S2800HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1600 scores vs the S2800HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S1600 S2800HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm S1600

 S2800HD S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 S1600 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the S2800HD.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and S2800HD is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and S2800HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $260