FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD matches up against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD versus the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera is 78 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.