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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 6 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2800HD matches up vs the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SH-2

 S2800HD SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SH-2 S2800HD 
AnnouncedMarch 2015February 2010Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SH-2

 S2800HD SH-2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical measurements 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-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD against the SH-2.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SH-2 is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and SH-2.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SH-2
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus Stylus SH-2
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $399