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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 7 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD grades against the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX350

 S2800HD HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX350 S2800HD 
ReleasedDecember 2016February 2010Newer by 83 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX350

 S2800HD HX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys 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) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the HX350.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and HX350 is 75 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $260 -