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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX50V

 S2800HD HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX50V S2800HD 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX50V

 S2800HD HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD features external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD versus the HX50V.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and HX50V is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.96 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $260 $439