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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD grades versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung WB35F

 S2500HD WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WB35F S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB35F

 S2500HD WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD and the WB35F.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and WB35F is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and WB35F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB35F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung WB35F
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.74 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $130