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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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 February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 5 months before the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S1800 grades versus the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S1800 S2500HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm S1800

 S2500HD S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 S1800 S2500HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1800 versus the S2500HD.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and S2500HD is 78 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and S2500HD.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as FinePix S1880 FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 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 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG 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 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 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $200