FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XF1

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm XF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2500HD grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD and the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Fujifilm XF1 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Fujifilm XF1.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S2500HD has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.