FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SL30
S2500HD | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SL30 | S2500HD |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL30
S2500HD | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |