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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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 Known as FinePix S2900HD
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was released 5 years prior to the RX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony RX10

 S2800HD RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 RX10 S2800HD 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k230kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony RX10

 S2800HD RX10 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the RX10.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and RX10 is 75 and 58 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and RX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony RX10
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Sony RX10
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
environment proofing
better than average battery (420 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Sony RX10 Travel photography info
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery (420 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony RX10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $698