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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w 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 S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm S9900w with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm S9900w S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9900w

 S2500HD Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD against the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9900w is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm S9900w.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (670g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm S9900w
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 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 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $719