FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was released 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2500HD matches up against the Fujifilm SL300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm SL300
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm SL300 | S2500HD | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300
S2500HD | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides 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) while the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 510 grams (1.12 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $280 |