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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 13 months prior to the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S2800HD SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ-30MR S2800HD 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S2800HD SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SZ-30MR is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus SZ-30MR
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $260 $279