FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony A37

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very well matched but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was unveiled 3 years prior to the A37 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2800HD grades vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside measurements 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 A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD and the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and A37 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.