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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a complete review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled about the same time to the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S2500HD scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung PL200

 S2500HD PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 PL200 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL200

 S2500HD PL200 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD compared to the PL200.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and PL200 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung PL200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung PL200
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $0