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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 20 months prior to the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2800HD grades against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX100V

 S2800HD HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX100V S2800HD 
LaunchedOctober 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX100V

 S2800HD HX100V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD versus the HX100V.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and HX100V is 75 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and HX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX100V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $260 $429