FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released April 2014

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was unveiled 4 years before the S810c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S810c
S2500HD | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S810c | S2500HD | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S810c
S2500HD | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys physical 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 S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the S810c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and S810c is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and S810c.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Also Known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 270 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $350 |