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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 19 months later than the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2500HD scores versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SL102

 S2500HD SL102 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SL102 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL102

 S2500HD SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD vs the SL102.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SL102 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and SL102.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Samsung SL102
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
very good max aperture (f)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung SL102
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung SL102
Also called FinePix S2600HD ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
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 -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $130