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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 7 months before the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2500HD scores versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus SZ-10

 S2500HD SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SZ-10 S2500HD 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SZ-10

 S2500HD SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD and the SZ-10.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SZ-10 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and SZ-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus SZ-10
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $300