FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2015

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2500HD matches up vs the Fujifilm S9800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S9800
S2500HD | Fujifilm S9800 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Fujifilm S9800 | S2500HD | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800
S2500HD | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm S9800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Fujifilm S9800 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $299 |