FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon 1 J2

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon 1 J2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the 1 J2 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and 1 J2 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S2500HD was announced 3 years before the 1 J2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2500HD matches up vs the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon 1 J2. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD versus the 1 J2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and 1 J2 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and 1 J2.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm S2500HD will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.