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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 13 months earlier than the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD scores versus the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh PX

 S2500HD PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 PX S2500HD 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh PX

 S2500HD PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD compared to the PX.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and PX is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and PX.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh PX to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Ricoh PX
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh PX
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh PX
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Ricoh PX
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $329