FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm T500
S2500HD | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm T500 | S2500HD | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm T500
S2500HD | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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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 |