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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2800HD scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S2800HD Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S2800HD Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our completely new Camera plus 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 at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 75 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 600 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $380