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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S8300

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S8300 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 337g (0.74 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $200