FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-30MR
S2800HD | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SZ-30MR | S2800HD | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-30MR
S2800HD | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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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 |