FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was brought out 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the Fujifilm F660EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm F660EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD and the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm F660EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.