FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Sport Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

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

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Kodak Sport

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

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Sport 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 Kodak Sport, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 11 months difference between S2800HD and Sport so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport 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

Kodak Sport Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-04

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1250

35 mm f3.00 Prime Lens

2.4" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

175g. 147 x 58 x 23 mm

Weather Sealed Body

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

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Kodak EasyShare Sport

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Max ISO	1.600 vs 1.250	28% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.4"	0.6 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 112k dots	105% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1400s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	28mm vs 35mm	7 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 35mm	469 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	4.4m vs 2.4m	2m longer range
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Sport over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Weight	175 g vs 437 g	262 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide	3.00 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	3.00 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Kodak EasyShare Sport

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Kodak EasyShare Sport

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.4"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 112k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Sport: 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 Kodak Sport 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). Kodak Sport has external dimensions of 147 x 58 x 23 mm (5.79 x 2.28 x 0.91″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport. Kodak Sport is 16mm shorter and 59mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 37mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport 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. Kodak Sport is significantly lighter (262g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Kodak Sport's 2.4" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Sport: 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, Kodak Sport has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

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

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport 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 Kodak Sport Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Kodak Sport features a 35 mm F3.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. FujiFilm S2800HD's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Kodak Sport's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, Sport's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 469mm longer reach than the Kodak Sport. However, with a max aperture of f3.00, Kodak Sport is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

Sport

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Sport 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

Kodak Sport for Portrait Photography

POOR

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

GOOD

Kodak Sport for Street Photography

POOR

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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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Sport 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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Environmental Sealings
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Focus Points
35 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Sport 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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Compact Body
175g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak Sport 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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Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Sport: 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 Kodak Sport, 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 Kodak Sport 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

Kodak Sport

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #345 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1001 out of 1226 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Kodak Sport in all criteria except one: Portability. Kodak Sport is significantly smaller than FujiFilm S2800HD. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Kodak Sport. Otherwise, FujiFilm S2800HD is the better camera overall.

Kodak Sport vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Kodak EasyShare Sport
Brand	FujiFilm	Kodak
Announced	2010-02-02	2011-01-04
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
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	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	1,250 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×)	35 mm (1×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.0
Macro Focus Range	2cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.4"
Resolution	230k dots	112k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	640 x 480
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	175g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	147 x 58 x 23mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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