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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 10 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S2500HD grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2000More modern by 121 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kSharper display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S1 Pro S2500HD 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 78 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm S2500HD will give more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S2500HD is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (820g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
46
lighter than average (820g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Other name FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2000-08-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 200k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 820g (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $2,000