FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST600

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 7 months later than the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2500HD matches up vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ST600 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and ST600.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD should have an edge in sensor innovation.