FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was released 24 months before the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD scores against the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9300
S2500HD | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S9300 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9300
S2500HD | S9300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outer 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 S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the S9300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and S9300 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and S9300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Also called as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $249 |