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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 12 months later than the SL720 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD matches up vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SL720

 S2500HD SL720 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SL720 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL720

 S2500HD SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides 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) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD and the SL720.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SL720 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and SL720.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S2500HD provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung SL720
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD PL70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
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 size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $119