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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 6 months before the ST65 so they are 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 ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST65

 S2500HD ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST65 S2500HD 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST65

 S2500HD ST65 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the ST65.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and ST65 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ST65.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST65
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST65
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $130