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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 17 months before the S2500HD which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX10 IS grades against the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX10 IS S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX10 IS

 S2500HD SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX10 IS S2500HD 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the S2500HD.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and S2500HD is 65 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2500HD to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
34
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $275 $200