Clicky

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The S2500HD was revealed 7 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD grades versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST80

 S2500HD ST80 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST80 S2500HD 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST80

 S2500HD ST80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer 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 ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD vs the ST80.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ST80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ST80.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S2500HD should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST80
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $249