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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2800HD grades versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX30V

 S2800HD HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX30V S2800HD 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX30V

 S2800HD HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has external 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD and the HX30V.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and HX30V is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and HX30V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Sony HX30V Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX30V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $260 $420