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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G3 X versus FujiFilm S2500HD, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and S2500HD (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was brought out 5 years after the S2500HD which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 X matches up vs the S2500HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 G3 X S2500HD 
IntroducedJune 2015July 2010Newer by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon G3 X

 S2500HD G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2500HD

 G3 X S2500HD 

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G3 X compared to the S2500HD.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S2500HD is 60 and 78 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and S2500HD.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G3 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
65
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
69
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called - FinePix S2600HD
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $849 $200