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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2800HD scores vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony WX350

 S2800HD WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WX350 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX350

 S2800HD WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD vs the WX350.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and WX350 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and WX350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony WX350
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Sony WX350
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $260 $270