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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2500HD matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S2500HD Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Galaxy Camera 4G S2500HD 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S2500HD Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has physical 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera 4G is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $550