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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2800HD matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S2800HD SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ-16 iHS S2800HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S2800HD SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outside 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 SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SZ-16 iHS is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $260 $230