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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung HZ30W

 S2800HD HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HZ30W S2800HD 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ30W

 S2800HD HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung HZ30W
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