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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades vs the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S4800

 S2800HD Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S4800 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S4800

 S2800HD Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S4800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm S4800.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S4800 is 75 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (518g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (518 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S4800
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-30
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 518 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $260 $229