FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon S9700
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Overview
Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2500HD was introduced 5 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2500HD grades versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9900
S2500HD | S9900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
S9900 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9900
S2500HD | S9900 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the S9900.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S9900 is 78 and 88 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and S9900.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 pounds) | 289g (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $300 |