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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 4 years before the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2800HD scores vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony WX300

 S2800HD WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WX300 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX300

 S2800HD WX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outer 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD versus the WX300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and WX300 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and WX300.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Sony WX300
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $330