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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 12 months before the S9100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2500HD grades against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9100

 S2500HD S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S9100 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9100

 S2500HD S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior 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 S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD vs the S9100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and S9100 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and S9100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix S9100
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $329