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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S9400W S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9400W

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9400W is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 670 grams (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 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 - 500 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $330