FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S8300
S2500HD | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm S8300 | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8300
S2500HD | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |