FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony TX1
S2800HD | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony TX1
S2800HD | TX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony TX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |