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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung SH100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 6 months before the SH100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S2500HD scores versus the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SH100

 S2500HD SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SH100 S2500HD 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SH100

 S2500HD SH100 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD and the SH100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SH100 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and SH100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SH100 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Samsung SH100 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SH100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung SH100
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200