FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500
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![FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD/FujiFilm-S2500HD-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative 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
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S2500HD was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S8500
S2500HD | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm S8500 | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8500
S2500HD | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S8500.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8500 is 78 and 61 respectively.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8500.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) |
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 | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $500 |