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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

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

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Fujifilm SL240

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2800HD and SL240, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Fujifilm. Both FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 cameras have 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. FujiFilm S2800HD was introduced to market in February 2010 and Fujifilm SL240 was launched in January 2012. There is 23 months difference between S2800HD and SL240 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SL240, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 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

Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 510g. 122 x 93 x 100 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Viewfinder Coverage
99% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Weight
437 g vs 510 g 73 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL240 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
576mm vs 504mm 72 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
24x vs 18× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.4m 2.6m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm FinePix SL240
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
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 576mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240: 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 Fujifilm SL240 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). Fujifilm SL240 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94″) and weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240. FujiFilm S2800HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 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. FujiFilm S2800HD is significantly lighter (73g ) than the Fujifilm SL240 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Fujifilm FinePix SL240 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240: Sensor Comparison

Both FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S2800HD and SL240 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 Cameras


FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm SL240 features a 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 24x zoom lens.

Fujifilm SL240 has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.10 at the wide end. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL240 has 72mm longer telezoom reach than the FujiFilm S2800HD. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, FujiFilm S2800HD is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SL240
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SL240
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SL240
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
SL240
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm SL240 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

Fujifilm SL240 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
External Flash Shoe
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 Manual Focus Mode
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm SL240 for Street Photography

GOOD
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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 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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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm SL240 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
576 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm SL240 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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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24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
510g
Body Thickness 100mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm SL240 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 Exposure Mode
24 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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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm SL240: 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 Fujifilm SL240, 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 Fujifilm SL240 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
Fujifilm SL240
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #59 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #595 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm SL240 has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm S2800HD and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Brand FujiFilm Fujifilm
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 64 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×) 24-576 mm (24x)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F3.1-5.9
Macro Focus Range 2cm 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 99% 97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 510g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 122 x 93 x 100mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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