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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 5 months before the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 matches up vs the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S1600 S2500HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm S1600

 S2500HD S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 S1600 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 vs the S2500HD.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and S2500HD is 78 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and S2500HD.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $200