FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years before the WB30F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2800HD grades versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD compared to the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and WB30F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.