FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 5 years before the SH-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2800HD scores against the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD and the SH-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SH-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SH-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.