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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed very close to the CL80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2800HD matches up against the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung CL80

 S2800HD CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 CL80 S2800HD 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung CL80

 S2800HD CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys 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) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the CL80.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and CL80 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and CL80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Samsung CL80
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung CL80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung CL80
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $400