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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Refreshed by Nikon D80
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and D70 (6MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and D70 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was announced 6 years after the D70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2500HD scores vs the D70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon D70

 S2500HD D70 
RevealedJuly 2010April 2004More modern by 77 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 D70 S2500HD 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D70

 S2500HD D70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70 has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD versus the D70.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and D70 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and D70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm S2500HD will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S2500HD should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Nikon D70 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Nikon D70
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon D70 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Nikon D70 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
9
no video
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon D70
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon D70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon D70
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2004-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 99% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 679 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 529
Other
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $296