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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 12 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2800HD scores versus the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung SL620

 S2800HD SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SL620 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL620

 S2800HD SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD and the SL620.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SL620 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and SL620.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
29
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
24
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (168g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL620
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung SL620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung SL620
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $260 $200