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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled about the same time to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2500HD scores versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S2500HD Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S2500HD 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S2500HD Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has specifications of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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screen larger than average (3.5")
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (230 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-08-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (24 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 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $900