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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST90
(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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 6 months before the ST90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2500HD matches up against the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST90

 S2500HD ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST90 S2500HD 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST90

 S2500HD ST90 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the ST90.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ST90 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and ST90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Samsung ST90
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Samsung ST90 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST90
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) -
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 All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $150