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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was brought out 6 months earlier than the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2500HD grades against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST30

 S2500HD ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST30 S2500HD 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST30

 S2500HD ST30 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outside 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 ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD against the ST30.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ST30 is 78 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S2500HD will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (87g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST30
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 87 grams (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $55