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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 17 months earlier than the S9100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2800HD scores versus the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon S9100

 S2800HD S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S9100 S2800HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9100

 S2800HD S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD against the S9100.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and S9100 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and S9100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 437g (0.96 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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