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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 6 months earlier than the SP-610UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2500HD matches up vs the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S2500HD SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SP-610UZ S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S2500HD SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2500HD versus the SP-610UZ.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SP-610UZ is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus SP-610UZ
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $299