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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 7 months later than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2800HD matches up versus the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung SL720

 S2800HD SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SL720 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL720

 S2800HD SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features physical dimensions 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 SL720 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD against the SL720.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and SL720 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SL720.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography info
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (168g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung SL720
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 437g (0.96 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $260 $119