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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 5 years prior to the SP-100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD grades versus the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SP-100

 S2800HD SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SP-100 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-100

 S2800HD SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD versus the SP-100.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SP-100 is 75 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus Stylus SP-100
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 594g (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
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