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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon S810c
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S810c

 S2500HD S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S810c S2500HD 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2010Fresher by 45 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S810c

 S2500HD S810c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Nikon S810c Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Nikon S810c Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S810c
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S810c
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
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