FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S2800HD was launched 3 years earlier than the NX300M which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2800HD matches up versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD against the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.