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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2900HD
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 5 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2800HD grades against the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax XG-1

 S2800HD XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 XG-1 S2800HD 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2010Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax XG-1

 S2800HD XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the XG-1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and XG-1 is 75 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and XG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than others (567 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (567g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Pentax XG-1
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $260 $599