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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 10 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD grades vs the P950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P950

 S2500HD P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 P950 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2020July 2010More modern by 115 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P950

 S2500HD P950 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with external 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 P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD versus the P950.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and P950 is 78 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and P950.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P950 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Nikon P950 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Nikon P950 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P950
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix P950
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $797