FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX50V
S2800HD | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S2800HD
HX50V | S2800HD | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX50V
S2800HD | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX50V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |