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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was unveiled 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm SL240

 S2500HD Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm SL240 S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL240

 S2500HD Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL240 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (510 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $280