FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was released 23 months before the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2800HD matches up vs the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-12
S2800HD | SZ-12 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SZ-12 | S2800HD | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-12
S2800HD | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD and the SZ-12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SZ-12 is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and SZ-12.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SZ-12 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $260 | $350 |