FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outside 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 S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8400W is 78 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.