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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was released 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2002More recent by 97 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k117kCrisper screen (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S2 Pro S2500HD 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 S2500HD Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys 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) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 78 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2002-08-02
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 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 117k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 92 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $2,000