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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2800HD grades vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX300

 S2800HD HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX300 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX300

 S2800HD HX300 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD vs the HX300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and HX300 is 75 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and HX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Sony HX300 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Sony HX300 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $260 $339