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 X-A1 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 X-A1 has external dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1. Fujifilm X-A1 is 7mm shorter and 43mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 7mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2800HD has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-A1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-A1, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1.
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 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 X-A1 is significantly lighter (107g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X-A1, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Fujifilm X-A1 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 Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Fujifilm X-A1 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the FujiFilm S2800HD has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-A1.