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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 18 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S8100fd S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8100fd

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has physical 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) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8100fd is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S2500HD to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S2500HD will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300