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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 11 months before the S4000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2800HD grades versus the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm S4000

 S2800HD S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S4000 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S4000

 S2800HD S4000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD and the S4000.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and S4000 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and S4000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called FinePix S2900HD FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $279