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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 6 years before the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2800HD grades against the Fujifilm S9800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S9800

 S2800HD Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S9800 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S9800

 S2800HD Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD and the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S9800 is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9800 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm S9800
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $260 $299