FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4800

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2500HD versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S4800 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.