FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
The following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was revealed at a similar time to the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2800HD scores against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung HZ30W
S2800HD | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S2800HD
HZ30W | S2800HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ30W
S2800HD | HZ30W | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD versus the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and HZ30W is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and HZ30W.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Samsung HZ30W |
Alternative name | FinePix S2900HD | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $260 | $280 |