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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2800HD was released 5 months earlier than the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2800HD grades against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung TL500

 S2800HD TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 TL500 S2800HD 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL500

 S2800HD TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside dimensions 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 TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD versus the TL500.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and TL500 is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and TL500.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm S2800HD will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (386g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (386g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
64
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (386 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung TL500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $527