FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S2800HD | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SZ-16 iHS | S2800HD | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S2800HD | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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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 |