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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the S2500HD which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S2500HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX610 HS S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX610 HS

 S2500HD SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX610 HS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the S2500HD.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $214 $200