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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2800HD was launched 10 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2800HD scores vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX1

 S2800HD HX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2009More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX1 S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX1

 S2800HD HX1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD vs the HX1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and HX1 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and HX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S2800HD will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S2800HD is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Sony HX1 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Sony HX1
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
22
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 544 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $260 $47,999