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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2800HD scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung TL100

 S2800HD TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 TL100 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL100

 S2800HD TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outside measurements 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 TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD against the TL100.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and TL100 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and TL100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S2800HD is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (219g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung TL100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung TL100
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 437 grams (0.96 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $22