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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 5 years before the L840 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD matches up against the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L840

 S2500HD L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 L840 S2500HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L840

 S2500HD L840 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L840 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the L840.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and L840 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and L840.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L840 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery pack (590 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (538g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (538g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix L840
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest 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 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
AE bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.74 pounds) 538 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $400