FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010 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 8010

13 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010 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 Olympus 8010, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 13.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. Both S2800HD and 8010 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 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 8010 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-02

13MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600

28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

5 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

245g. 98 x 64 x 24 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as mju Tough 8010

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

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
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 140mm	364 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

Continuous Shooting	5.0fps vs 1.0fps	4 fps faster
Weight	245 g vs 437 g	192 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

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

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

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
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010: 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 8010 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 8010 has external dimensions of 98 x 64 x 24 mm (3.86 x 2.52 x 0.94″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010. Olympus 8010 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 58mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 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 8010 is significantly lighter (192g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 8010's 2.7" screen.

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010: 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 8010 has a 13.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and 8010 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 Cameras

FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Olympus 8010 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2800HD is faster than Olympus 8010 at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 364mm longer reach than the Olympus 8010. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

8010

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus 8010 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 8010 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 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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 8010 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 8010 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
Environmental Sealings
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
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
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 8010 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
245g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus 8010 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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus 8010: 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 8010, 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 8010 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 8010

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #191 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #756 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus 8010 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Brand	FujiFilm	Olympus
Announced	2010-02-02	2010-02-02
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	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area	28.07mm²	27.72mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	13 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	64 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×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.9-5.9
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
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	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	4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	5.0 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	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	245g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	98 x 64 x 24mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction