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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 5 years before the P900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades vs the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P900

 S2500HD P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 P900 S2500HD 
AnnouncedMarch 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P900

 S2500HD P900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD versus the P900.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and P900 is 78 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and P900.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P900 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon P900
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
better than average battery life (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Nikon P900 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
54
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix P900
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 899 gr (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $600