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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon S9900
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9900

 S2500HD S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S9900 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9900

 S2500HD S9900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S9900 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S9900
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