Clicky

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon S9300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9300

 S2500HD S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S9300 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9300

 S2500HD S9300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S9300
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