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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 12 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2800HD matches up against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung SL30

 S2800HD SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SL30 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL30

 S2800HD SL30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer 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 SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD against the SL30.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SL30 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and SL30.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S2800HD should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung SL30
Other name FinePix S2900HD ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.96 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $93