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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 18 months prior to the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD matches up against the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S4200

 S2500HD Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S4200 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S4200

 S2500HD Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S4200.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S4200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (543g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S4200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $200