FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon A1000
S2500HD | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
A1000 | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 103 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon A1000
S2500HD | A1000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon A1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |