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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was announced around the same time to the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2800HD grades against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony W380

 S2800HD W380 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 W380 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W380

 S2800HD W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD and the W380.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and W380 is 75 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and W380.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony W380
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W380
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $44