FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 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
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was introduced 7 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD scores against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST100
S2500HD | ST100 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
ST100 | S2500HD | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST100
S2500HD | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the ST100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ST100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ST100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S2500HD provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung ST100 |
Alternate name | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $250 |