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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 6 years before the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2500HD grades versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon A900

 S2500HD A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A900 S2500HD 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon A900

 S2500HD A900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD against the A900.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and A900 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Nikon A900 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon A900
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix A900
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $400