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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon D3X
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon D3X

 S2500HD D3X 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 D3X S2500HD 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D3X

 S2500HD D3X 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and D3X is 78 and 51 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Nikon D3X Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery power (4,400 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Nikon D3X Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery power (4,400 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Nikon D3X
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (4,400 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D3X
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon D3X
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