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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly close but the F300EXR (1/2") and S2500HD (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced within a month of the S2500HD and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F300EXR matches up against the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 F300EXR S2500HD 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S2500HD F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2500HD

 F300EXR S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR versus the S2500HD.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S2500HD is 91 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and S2500HD.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
63
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $200