Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.