FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was introduced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2500HD scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.