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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 12 months after the Fujifilm S1500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S1500

 S2800HD Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S1500 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S1500

 S2800HD Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S1500 is 75 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S2800HD will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
great reach (396mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $200