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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 7 months later than the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD scores versus the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung CL80

 S2500HD CL80 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 CL80 S2500HD 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung CL80

 S2500HD CL80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2500HD versus the CL80.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and CL80 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and CL80.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
supports touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (160g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung CL80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung CL80
Also called FinePix S2600HD ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $400