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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 18 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S2500HD Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm JZ100 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ100

 S2500HD Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD and the Fujifilm JZ100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (129g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $190