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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm IS Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm IS Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD grades against the Fujifilm IS Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm IS Pro 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2007Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm IS Pro S2500HD 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm IS Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm IS Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm IS Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm IS Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the Fujifilm IS Pro.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm IS Pro is 78 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm IS Pro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2500HD because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm S2500HD will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S2500HD is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
46
lighter than others in class (920g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm IS Pro
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm IS Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix IS Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2007-07-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 920 grams (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $0