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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 4 years before the P530 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P530

 S2500HD P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 P530 S2500HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P530

 S2500HD P530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the P530.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and P530 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and P530.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P530 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Nikon P530 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon P530 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon P530
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P530
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix P530
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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