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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2800HD grades vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2800HD Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Galaxy Camera S2800HD 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2800HD Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Galaxy Camera.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Galaxy Camera is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as FinePix S2900HD Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $450