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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 19 months before the L810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2500HD grades versus the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L810

 S2500HD L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 L810 S2500HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L810

 S2500HD L810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2500HD versus the L810.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and L810 is 78 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and L810.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L810 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Nikon L810
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon L810
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L810
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix L810
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $280