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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Fujifilm SL1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S2800HD Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm SL1000 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL1000

 S2800HD Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features 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 SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm SL1000 is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (659g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal 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 Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $260 $600