FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2800HD matches up vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outside 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 NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the Galaxy NX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Galaxy NX is 75 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor innovation.