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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S2800HD was brought out 11 months before the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades vs the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST30

 S2800HD ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ST30 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST30

 S2800HD ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung ST30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD compared to the ST30.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ST30 is 75 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ST30.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung ST30
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $55