FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony WX300
S2800HD | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
WX300 | S2800HD | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX300
S2800HD | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |