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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up against the Fujifilm T500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm T500

 S2500HD Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm T500 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm T500

 S2500HD Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys physical measurements 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm T500 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $0