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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm JZ200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 18 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2500HD scores vs the Fujifilm JZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S2500HD Fujifilm JZ200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm JZ200 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ200

 S2500HD Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ200 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm JZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm JZ200.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ200 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm JZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337g (0.74 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0