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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was introduced 22 months before the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Fujifilm X-S1

 S2800HD Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Fujifilm X-S1 S2800HD 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2010Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-S1

 S2800HD Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical 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 X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm X-S1 is 75 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
43
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (920g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm X-S1
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $399