FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was launched 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2800HD grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX90V
S2800HD | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm S2800HD
HX90V | S2800HD | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 63 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX90V
S2800HD | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outside 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) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD and the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and HX90V is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and HX90V.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Also Known as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 360 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $260 | $440 |