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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 6 months earlier than the PL210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung PL210

 S2500HD PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 PL210 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL210

 S2500HD PL210 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got 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) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD vs the PL210.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and PL210 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and PL210.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL210
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung PL210
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $200