FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P900
S2500HD | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
P900 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P900
S2500HD | P900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P900 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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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 |