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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was manufactured 19 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2500HD matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 S2500HD GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S2500HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 S2500HD GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2500HD due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $871