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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was unveiled 3 months earlier than the G700SE so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2500HD grades versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh G700SE

 S2500HD G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 G700SE S2500HD 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh G700SE

 S2500HD G700SE 
IntroducedJuly 2010October 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the G700SE.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and G700SE is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (307g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh G700SE
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Ricoh G700SE
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 model 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $0