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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 18 months after the L100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2500HD scores against the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L100

 S2500HD L100 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 L100 S2500HD 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L100

 S2500HD L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD vs the L100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and L100 is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and L100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon L100
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix L100
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.74 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $399