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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched within a month of the S2500HD and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HS10 grades vs the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HS10 S2500HD 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm HS10

 S2500HD HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 HS10 S2500HD 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has got external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 versus the S2500HD.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and S2500HD is 60 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and S2500HD.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (666 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (666g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as FinePix HS11 FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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