FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2800HD was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2800HD scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8500
S2800HD | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
Fujifilm S8500 | S2800HD | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500
S2800HD | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm S8500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500 is 75 and 61 respectively.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Maximum 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 display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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) |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $260 | $500 |