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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 23 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm JX550

 S2800HD Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm JX550 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm JX550

 S2800HD Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer measurements 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 JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX550 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
29
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm JX550
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $200