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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD grades against the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8200

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S8200 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8200

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8200 is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8200 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $450