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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S100 S2500HD 
AnnouncedDecember 2011July 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon S100

 S2500HD S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 S100 S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot S100FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
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