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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the S2800HD scores against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX80

 S2800HD HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX80 S2800HD 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2010Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX80

 S2800HD HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got exterior dimensions 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD compared to the HX80.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and HX80 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and HX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony HX80
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $260 $368