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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

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

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1 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 Fujifilm X-A1, which was introduced in November 2013 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 3 years older than X-A1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 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 X-A1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-30
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 330g. 117 x 67 x 39 mm

Fujifilm X-A1 was replaced by Fujifilm X-A2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm X-A2 vs FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Fujifilm X-A1
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-A1 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
6.0fps vs 1.0fps 5 fps faster
Weight
330 g vs 437 g 107 g lighter
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.4m 2.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 2.04µm2 1029% 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
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1: 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 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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1: 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, Fujifilm X-A1 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and X-A1 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-A1 has a 13.1x 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.

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Fujifilm X-A1 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 X-A1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-A1 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X-A1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X-A1 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
330g
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X-A1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm X-A1: 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 X-A1, 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 X-A1 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 X-A1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #62 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #304 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-A1 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

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Fujifilm X-A1
Brand FujiFilm Fujifilm
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-11-30
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 368.16mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 200 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 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 2cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k 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 No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 6.0 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 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 330g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 117 x 67 x 39mm
Battery Life n/a 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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