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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02 Comparison

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

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02 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 Nikon S02, which was introduced in September 2013 is a Ultracompact camera with a 13.0MP 1/3-inch sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 3 years older than S02. 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 Nikon S02 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

Nikon S02 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-09-05
  • 13MP - 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • 30-90 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 100g. 77 x 51 x 18 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Nikon Coolpix S02
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 13 MP 7% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 30mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 90mm 414 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
18× vs 3× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
4.4m vs 1.4m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.04µm2 vs 1.33µm2 53% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S02 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Weight
100 g vs 437 g 337 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Nikon Coolpix S02
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Digital only Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Nikon Coolpix S02
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 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02: 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 Nikon S02 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). Nikon S02 has external dimensions of 77 x 51 x 18 mm (3.03 x 2.01 x 0.69″) and weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02. Nikon S02 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 64mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 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. Nikon S02 is significantly lighter (337g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Nikon Coolpix S02 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

FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S02's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02: 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, Nikon S02 has a 13.0MP 1/3-inch (4.8 x 3.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2800HD and S02 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 Cameras


As seen above, FujiFilm S2800HD has a 1.6x Larger sensor area than Nikon S02. 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 Nikon S02 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Nikon S02 features a 30-90 mm F3.3-5.9 3× zoom lens.

FujiFilm S2800HD has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S02. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 414mm longer reach than the Nikon S02. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
S02
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S02 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

Nikon S02 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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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
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

Nikon S02 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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
30 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S02 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
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
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
90 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S02 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
100g
Body Thickness 18mm
Small 1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon S02 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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Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
30 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S02: 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 Nikon S02, 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 Nikon S02 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
Nikon S02
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #955 out of 1226 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S02 in all criteria except one: Portability. Nikon S02 is significantly smaller than FujiFilm S2800HD. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S02. Otherwise, FujiFilm S2800HD is the better camera overall.

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Nikon S02 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S02
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-09-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 17.28mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 125 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×) 30-90 mm (3×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 2cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 1.40 m
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 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 100g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 77 x 51 x 18mm
Battery Life n/a 210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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