FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L100
S2500HD | L100 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
L100 | S2500HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L100
S2500HD | L100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |