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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2800HD matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S2800HD Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Galaxy Camera 2 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S2800HD Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD against the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and Galaxy Camera 2 is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $400