FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

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

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Olympus SZ-16 iHS

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2800HD and SZ-16 iHS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Olympus. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0 MP and Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a 16.0 MP resolution. FujiFilm S2800HD was introduced to market in February 2010 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS was launched in January 2013. As you can see, S2800HD is 3 years older than SZ-16 iHS. 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-08

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

2 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

226g. 108 x 70 x 40 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 6.90	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Olympus SZ-16 iHS over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

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	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	2.0fps vs 1.0fps	1 fps faster
Weight	226 g vs 437 g	211 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 504mm	96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	24× vs 18×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.00 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

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
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 600mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

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 Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 2.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS: 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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). Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. Olympus SZ-16 iHS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 42mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus SZ-16 iHS is significantly lighter (211g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

SZ-16 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

SZ-16 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS'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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS: 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, Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2800HD and SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Olympus SZ-16 iHS features a 25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 24× zoom lens.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS has 3mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus SZ-16 iHS has 96mm 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

SZ-16 iHS

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

SZ-16 iHS

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

SZ-16 iHS

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

SZ-16 iHS

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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 Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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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Compact Body
226g
24.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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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25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS: 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS, 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #227 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #816 out of 1226 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Brand	FujiFilm	Olympus
Announced	2010-02-02	2013-01-08
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
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	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	6,400 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×)	25-600 mm (24×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.0-6.9
Macro Focus Range	2cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	n/a
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	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	2.0 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	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	226g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	108 x 70 x 40mm
Battery Life	n/a	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction