FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2800HD, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Casio EX-10, which was introduced in November 2013 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 3 years older than EX-10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-02

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)

28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

Electronic viewfinder

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm

Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-14

12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.5" Tilting Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

1000fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

384g. 120 x 68 x 49 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Casio Exilim EX-10

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 112mm	392 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 4×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-10 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 1.600	700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.5" vs 3"	0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 1.0fps	9 fps faster
Weight	384 g vs 437 g	53 g lighter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	10.9m vs 4.4m	6.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	3.46µm² vs 2.04µm²	69% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Casio Exilim EX-10

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.5"	Large display
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Casio Exilim EX-10

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110 x 74 x 82 mm (4.33 x 2.91 x 3.23″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.67 x 1.91″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10. Casio EX-10 is 6mm shorter and 33mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 10mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-10 is 53g lighter than the FujiFilm S2800HD but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Casio Exilim EX-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Casio EX-10's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Casio EX-10 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, FujiFilm S2800HD has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-10.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Casio EX-10 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Exilim Engine HS 3 processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and EX-10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 Cameras

As seen above, Casio EX-10 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2800HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-10 features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Casio EX-10 is faster than FujiFilm S2800HD at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 392mm longer reach than the Casio EX-10. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Casio EX-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

EX-10

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2800HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Casio EX-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
112 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 82mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
384g
Body Thickness 49mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Casio EX-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2800HD and Casio EX-10 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #746 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Casio EX-10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #9 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #295 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Casio EX-10 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2800HD in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Casio EX-10 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Casio Exilim EX-10
Brand	FujiFilm	Casio
Announced	2010-02-02	2013-11-14
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	28.07mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3.5"
Resolution	230k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	10.90 m
Max Flash Sync	n/a	s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	384g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	120 x 68 x 49mm
Battery Life	n/a	455 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction