FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX400V
S2800HD | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S2800HD
HX400V | S2800HD | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX400V
S2800HD | HX400V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX400V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |