Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung WB700

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 23 months earlier than the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and WB700 is 75 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and WB700.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.