FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9100
S2500HD | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S9100 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9100
S2500HD | S9100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |