FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX mini

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was launched 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external 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) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and NX mini is 78 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and NX mini.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.