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FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 6 months later than the S2800HD so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD matches up vs the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S2500HD S2800HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S2800HD S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and FujiFilm S2800HD

 S2500HD S2800HD 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD compared to the S2800HD.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S2800HD is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and S2800HD.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Body design 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $260