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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2800HD matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S8600

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S8600 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600

 S2800HD Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600 is 75 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery (410 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (410 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 450g (0.99 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $260 $200