FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung SL720
S2500HD | SL720 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SL720 | S2500HD |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL720
S2500HD | SL720 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |