FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Revealed July 2014
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2500HD was introduced 5 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax XG-1
S2500HD | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
XG-1 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax XG-1
S2500HD | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external 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 Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the XG-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and XG-1 is 78 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and XG-1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Pentax XG-1 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 567 gr (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $599 |