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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released within a month of the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2800HD grades against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony W330

 S2800HD W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 W330 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W330

 S2800HD W330 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD and the W330.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and W330 is 75 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and W330.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W330
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $170