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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 11 months before the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2800HD matches up against the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST65

 S2800HD ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ST65 S2800HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST65

 S2800HD ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD against the ST65.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ST65 is 75 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ST65.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung ST65
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $260 $130