Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years after the S2500HD which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX410 IS matches up against the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS and the S2500HD.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S2500HD is 80 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and S2500HD.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.