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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2500HD grades against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S8600

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S8600 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8600

 S2500HD Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD versus the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8600 is 78 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S8600.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery (410 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 450 grams (0.99 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $200