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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Fujifilm SL300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm SL300

 S2500HD Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm SL300 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300

 S2500HD Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (510g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix SL300
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