FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon B500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Launched February 2016
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The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S2500HD was launched 6 years earlier than the B500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2500HD matches up versus the B500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon B500
| S2500HD | B500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| B500 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 68 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon B500
| S2500HD | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the B500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and B500 is 78 and 68 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and B500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Alternative name | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 541 gr (1.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 600 photos |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $300 |