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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 6 months earlier than the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD grades vs the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST700

 S2500HD ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST700 S2500HD 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST700

 S2500HD ST700 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical 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 ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by 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 use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD against the ST700.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ST700 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ST700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST700
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST700
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $280