Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Released December 2011
- Older Model is Canon S95
- New Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix S2600HD

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S100 and FujiFilm S2500HD, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and S2500HD (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The S100 was introduced 18 months later than the S2500HD which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S100 matches up against the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S100 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon S100
S2500HD | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm S2500HD
S100 | S2500HD | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S100 and FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 versus the S2500HD.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S2500HD.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The S100 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger S100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD |
Also called | - | FinePix S2600HD |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-12-22 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 337 grams (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $429 | $200 |