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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm X-S10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was brought out 11 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2500HD scores versus the Fujifilm X-S10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S2500HD Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Fujifilm X-S10 S2500HD 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2010More modern by 125 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S10

 S2500HD Fujifilm X-S10 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Fujifilm X-S10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S10 is 78 and 73 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm X-S10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDFujifilm X-S10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Fujifilm X-S10
Other name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2020-10-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 325 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $999