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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was revealed 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2500HD grades vs the Fujifilm X-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm X-S1

 S2500HD Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm X-S1 S2500HD 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2010More modern by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S1

 S2500HD Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2500HD and the Fujifilm X-S1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S1 is 78 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S2500HD includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (920g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
43
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (920g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm X-S1
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 920 gr (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $399