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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2800HD scores against the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm SL300

 S2800HD Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm SL300 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300

 S2800HD Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $280