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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched within a month of the FE-4030 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2800HD grades vs the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus FE-4030

 S2800HD FE-4030 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 FE-4030 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus FE-4030

 S2800HD FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with 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) while the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD against the FE-4030.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and FE-4030 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and FE-4030.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus FE-4030
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $130