FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Successor is Nikon P510

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was announced 7 months earlier than the P500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P500
S2500HD | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
P500 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P500
S2500HD | P500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got exterior measurements 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 P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD versus the P500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and P500 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and P500.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Also called | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $399 |