FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8200

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm S8200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2500HD scores against the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external 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 S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8200 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.