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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was launched 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 S2800HD Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2002Fresher by 92 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k117kCrisper screen (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S2 Pro S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 S2800HD Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical 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 S2 Pro has sizing of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 75 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S2800HD is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2002-08-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99% 92%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $2,000