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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 4 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD grades versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus SP-100

 S2500HD SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SP-100 S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SP-100

 S2500HD SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outside 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) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD versus the SP-100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and SP-100 is 78 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and SP-100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (594 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (594 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus Stylus SP-100
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $400