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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX210 IS S2500HD 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX210 IS

 S2500HD SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX210 IS S2500HD 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
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