FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with different sensor measurements.

The S2500HD was announced 18 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2500HD scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
S2500HD | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm HS30EXR | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm HS30EXR
S2500HD | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outer 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 HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $430 |