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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the S2500HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX400 IS S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX400 IS

 S2500HD SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX400 IS S2500HD 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the S2500HD.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and S2500HD is 81 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and S2500HD.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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