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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was brought out 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2500HD scores against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sigma SD14

 S2500HD SD14 
ReleasedJuly 2010September 2006Fresher by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SD14 S2500HD 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma SD14

 S2500HD SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the SD14.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SD14 is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S2500HD will show extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma SD14
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSigma SD14
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sigma SD14
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $198