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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 9 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S2500HD scores vs the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon A1000

 S2500HD A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A1000 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2010More recent by 103 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon A1000

 S2500HD A1000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD versus the A1000.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and A1000 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and A1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $477