FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Launched January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon L810
- Renewed by Nikon L830
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On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2500HD was manufactured 3 years prior to the L820 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up vs the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L820
| S2500HD | L820 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| L820 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L820
| S2500HD | L820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD compared to the L820.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and L820 is 78 and 72 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and L820.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L820 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L820 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
| Also called as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-29 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 470 gr (1.04 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
| 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 | - | 320 shots |
| Style of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $192 |