FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL620

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 17 months later than the SL620 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2500HD scores versus the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the SL620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and SL620 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and SL620.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S2500HD should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.