FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 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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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 XZ-2 iHS, which was introduced in December 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 2 years older than XZ-2 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 XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-12-18

12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

346g. 113 x 65 x 48 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS

Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 112mm	392 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Olympus XZ-2 iHS over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 1.600	700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Weight	346 g vs 437 g	91 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.6m vs 4.4m	4.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	3.52µm² vs 2.04µm²	72% 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
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 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
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 9mm shorter and 34mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 3mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS is significantly lighter (91g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 XZ-2 iHS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2800HD and XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Cameras

As seen above, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 1.5x 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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster than FujiFilm S2800HD at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 392mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2800HD

XZ-2 iHS

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-2 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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-2 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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
346g
Body Thickness 48mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 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 XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #290 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Brand	FujiFilm	Olympus
Announced	2010-02-02	2012-12-18
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	28.07mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	100 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	35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	28-112 mm (4x)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic (optional)
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	8.60 m (ISO 800)
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, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	346g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	113 x 65 x 48mm
Battery Life	n/a	340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	49
DxO Color Depth	not tested	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.3
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	216
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