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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
Fujifilm S8500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8500

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S8500 S2800HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500 is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S8500
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