FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX500

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2800HD grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX500 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.