FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm SL240
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL240 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm SL240 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL240
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |