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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm JX370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 18 months prior to the Fujifilm JX370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades against the Fujifilm JX370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm JX370

 S2800HD Fujifilm JX370 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm JX370 S2800HD 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm JX370

 S2800HD Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD features exterior dimensions 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 JX370 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm JX370.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX370 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm JX370
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-11
Physical type 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 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 190 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $159