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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 13 months after the S2500HD making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX230 HS grades vs the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX230 HS S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX230 HS

 S2500HD SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX230 HS S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S2500HD.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S2500HD is 91 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX230 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $200