FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm JZ100
S2500HD | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm JZ100 | S2500HD | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ100
S2500HD | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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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 |