FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm XP80

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up against the Fujifilm XP80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Fujifilm XP80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Fujifilm XP80 is 75 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.