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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S9900w Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2800HD scores versus the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S2800HD Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm S9900w S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S9900w

 S2800HD Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features 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) while the Fujifilm S9900w has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD against the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and Fujifilm S9900w is 75 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Fujifilm S9900w.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm S9900w
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
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 Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $719