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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony HX90V

 S2800HD HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HX90V S2800HD 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2010More modern by 63 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX90V

 S2800HD HX90V 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony HX90V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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