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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Fujifilm S9800
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S9800

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S9800 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm S9800
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