FujiFilm F70EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and S2500HD (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was revealed 11 months earlier than the S2500HD so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the F70EXR matches up versus the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR and the S2500HD.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and S2500HD.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.