Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix S2600HD

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was brought out around the same time to the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SX210 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX210 IS
S2500HD | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
SX210 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S2500HD.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S2500HD is 90 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and S2500HD.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S2600HD |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 337g (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $226 | $200 |