FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon D800E

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Nikon D800E, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and D800E (36MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and D800E (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was unveiled 3 years earlier than the D800E which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2800HD grades versus the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Nikon D800E. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outside dimensions 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 Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Nikon D800E in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD compared to the D800E.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and D800E is 75 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and D800E.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D800E will show extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor innovation.