Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL500 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). Samsung TL500 has external dimensions of 114 x 63 x 29 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.14″) and weighs 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and the Samsung TL500. Samsung TL500 is 11mm shorter and 53mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 4mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung TL500 is 51g lighter than the FujiFilm S2800HD but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Samsung TL500 (EX1) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Samsung TL500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Samsung TL500 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. FujiFilm S2800HD's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to TL500.