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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
56
Overall
47

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 6 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S2800HD grades vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony WX500

 S2800HD WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WX500 S2800HD 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX500

 S2800HD WX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD versus the WX500.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and WX500 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and WX500.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sony WX500
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (236g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $260 $348