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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was launched 14 months before the ST93 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2800HD scores vs the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST93

 S2800HD ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ST93 S2800HD 
LaunchedApril 2011February 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST93

 S2800HD ST93 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got external 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 ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the ST93.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and ST93 is 75 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and ST93.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Samsung ST93 Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST93
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung ST93
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung ST93
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-04-20
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $260 -