FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Released January 2013

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S2500HD scores versus the Fujifilm SL1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm SL1000
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL1000 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm SL1000 | S2500HD | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL1000
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL1000 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL1000.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 659g (1.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") |
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 life | - | 350 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $600 |