Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung ST80

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 11 months prior to the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides external dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the ST80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ST80 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.