FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung GX-1S

The following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The S2800HD was released 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2800HD grades against the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD and the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and GX-1S is 75 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S2800HD should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.