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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8300

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S8300 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8300

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical measurements 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8300 is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
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good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (670g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 437g (0.96 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $260 $200