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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 11 months before the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2800HD matches up vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST90

 S2800HD ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ST90 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST90

 S2800HD ST90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the ST90.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ST90 is 75 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and ST90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung ST90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung ST90
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) -
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 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $150