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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was announced 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2800HD grades against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony TX1

 S2800HD TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 TX1 S2800HD 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony TX1

 S2800HD TX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2800HD and the TX1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and TX1 is 75 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and TX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S2800HD will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony TX1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony TX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $260 $350