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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 3 years after the S2500HD which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS grades vs the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX160 IS S2500HD 
RevealedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX160 IS

 S2500HD SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX160 IS S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions 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 vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS vs the S2500HD.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and S2500HD is 86 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and S2500HD.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
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good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (291g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $200