FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon D3X, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and D3X (25MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and D3X (Full frame) have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2500HD was manufactured 17 months later than the D3X making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the D3X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon D3X. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon D3X
S2500HD | D3X | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the FujiFilm S2500HD
D3X | S2500HD | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D3X
S2500HD | D3X | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon D3X has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon D3X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD and the D3X.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and D3X is 78 and 51 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and D3X.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D3X will give you greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S2500HD provides a benefit in sensor technology.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon D3X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon D3X |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | 1260g (2.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 88 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1992 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4400 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $3,000 |