Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm S2500HD

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm S2500HD, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and S2500HD (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and S2500HD (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 23 months later than the S2500HD which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIII grades against the S2500HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the S2500HD.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and S2500HD is 55 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and S2500HD.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.