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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was brought out 7 months after the Fujifilm A170 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD scores versus the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm A170

 S2800HD Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm A170 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm A170

 S2800HD Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD and the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm A170 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix A170
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $80