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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 7 years prior to the B500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2800HD matches up against the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon B500

 S2800HD B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 B500 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon B500

 S2800HD B500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outside measurements 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 Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD against the B500.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and B500 is 75 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and B500.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B500 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Nikon B500
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery power (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (600 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix B500
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $260 $300