FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST80
S2500HD | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
ST80 | S2500HD | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST80
S2500HD | ST80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |