FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony a5000

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was manufactured 4 years before the a5000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2800HD grades against the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD compared to the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and a5000 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and a5000.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.