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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2800HD scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S8400W S2800HD 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2010More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8400W

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications 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 and Fujifilm S8400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm S8400W.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8400W is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-03-22
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 life - 300 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $260 $300