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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 6 months prior to the ST95 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2500HD grades versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST95

 S2500HD ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST95 S2500HD 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST95

 S2500HD ST95 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior dimensions 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 ST95 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD compared to the ST95.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and ST95 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and ST95.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST95
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung ST95
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 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") 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $145