FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The S2500HD was unveiled 9 years before the Z7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD scores against the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon Z7
S2500HD | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
Z7 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon Z7
S2500HD | Z7 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external 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) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD vs the Z7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Z7 is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Z7.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Nikon Z7 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | XQD card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $2,797 |