FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JX500

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2500HD grades against the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm JX500 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm JX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.