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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was revealed 17 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2500HD scores against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SL30

 S2500HD SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SL30 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL30

 S2500HD SL30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the SL30.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SL30 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and SL30.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung SL30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung SL30
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $93