FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20
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35 Overall
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 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
- Released February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2800HD was unveiled 24 months prior to the VS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2800HD scores vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax VS20
| S2800HD | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
| VS20 | S2800HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax VS20
| S2800HD | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has 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 Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and VS20 is 75 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and VS20.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 model | 4 x AA | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $260 | $106 |