FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Overview
Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was revealed 3 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX10V
S2800HD | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm S2800HD
HX10V | S2800HD | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX10V
S2800HD | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got 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) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and HX10V is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and HX10V.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX10V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) | 234 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $260 | $616 |