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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2800HD grades vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX400V

 S2800HD HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX400V S2800HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX400V

 S2800HD HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical 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) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the HX400V.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and HX400V is 75 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and HX400V.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (660 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-12
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 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 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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $260 $448