Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
78 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SX160 IS | S2500HD | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | July 2010 | Newer 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm 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 |