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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 5 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S2800HD matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony W800

 S2800HD W800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 W800 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W800

 S2800HD W800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD against the W800.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and W800 is 75 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and W800.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W800 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Sony W800
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Sony W800
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Sony W800
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony W800
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $90