FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 3 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers physical dimensions 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 SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD and the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SZ-16 iHS is 78 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.