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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Nikon Z7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon Z7

 S2500HD Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Z7 S2500HD 
RevealedAugust 2018July 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon Z7

 S2500HD Z7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Z7
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