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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

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

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 2 years older than GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm

Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-02-02

16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 200 - 3200

24-85 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

3" Fixed Type Screen

3.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

550g. 114 x 75 x 93 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In-built Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Weight	437 g vs 550 g	113 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 85mm	419 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 3.5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/3200s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	3.0fps vs 1.0fps	2 fps faster
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	23.04µm² vs 2.04µm²	1029% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5: 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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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). Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external dimensions of 114 x 75 x 93 mm (4.49 x 2.95 x 3.66″) and weighs 550 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. FujiFilm S2800HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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. FujiFilm S2800HD is significantly lighter (113g ) than the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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 Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5'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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5: 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, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Cameras

As seen above, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has a 13.2x 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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features a 24-85 mm F3.5-5.5 3.5× zoom lens.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2800HD is faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 419mm longer reach than the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Mirrorless Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Mirrorless Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Mirrorless Cameras

S2800HD

GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
85 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Medium size Body
550g
Body Thickness 93mm
3.5X Optical Zoom
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5: 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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #758 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #103 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #438 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2800HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2800HD. Otherwise, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is the better camera overall.

FujiFilm S2800HD

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD	Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Brand	FujiFilm	Ricoh
Announced	2010-02-02	2012-02-02
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	APS-C
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	23.6 x 15.7 mm
Area	28.07mm²	370.52mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	200 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×)	24-85 mm (3.5×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range	2cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
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	1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	n/a
Max Flash Sync	n/a	s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	437g	550g
Dimensions	110 x 74 x 82mm	114 x 75 x 93mm
Battery Life	n/a	400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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