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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2500HD matches up against the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S1

 S2500HD Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S1 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1

 S2500HD Fujifilm S1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 is 78 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $400