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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2800HD was manufactured 7 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD scores versus the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony RX10 III

 S2800HD RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 RX10 III S2800HD 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2010More recent by 74 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony RX10 III

 S2800HD RX10 III 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD compared to the RX10 III.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and RX10 III is 75 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 III Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
64
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 III Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony RX10 III
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 1051 gr (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $1,398