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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 12 months later than the Fujifilm J30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the Fujifilm J30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm J30

 S2500HD Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm J30 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm J30

 S2500HD Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions 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 J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm J30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm J30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S2500HD is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
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
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $150