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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST100

 S2500HD ST100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST100 S2500HD 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST100

 S2500HD ST100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
has touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (155g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST100
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
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