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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was brought out 13 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up vs the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S2800HD SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SP-565UZ S2800HD 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S2800HD SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got exterior 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 Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD vs the SP-565UZ.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SP-565UZ is 75 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S2800HD provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-565UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus SP-565UZ
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $260 $400