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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S2500HD Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Galaxy Camera 2 S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S2500HD Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera 2 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $400