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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 12 months after the Fujifilm A170 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2500HD matches up against the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm A170

 S2500HD Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm A170 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm A170

 S2500HD Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior measurements 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 A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm A170 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2500HD to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S2500HD will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix A170
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $80