FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was revealed 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2500HD grades versus the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and GX-20 is 78 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and GX-20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S2500HD provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.