Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix S2600HD

Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S200 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and S2500HD (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The S200 was brought out 3 years after the S2500HD which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S200 matches up versus the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S200 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon S200
S2500HD | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and FujiFilm S2500HD
S200 | S2500HD | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S200 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the S2500HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and S2500HD.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD |
Alternate name | - | FinePix S2600HD |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 337 grams (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $293 | $200 |