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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 5 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2800HD matches up vs the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony H400

 S2800HD H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 H400 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H400

 S2800HD H400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical 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 Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the H400.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and H400 is 75 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and H400.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony H400
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Sony H400
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Sony H400
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $268