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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon P500
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P500

 S2500HD P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 P500 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P500

 S2500HD P500 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Nikon P500 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Nikon P500 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Nikon P500 Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Nikon P500 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
26
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix P500
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