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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was released 10 years prior to the fp which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2500HD matches up versus the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sigma fp

 S2500HD fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 fp S2500HD 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2010More modern by 109 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma fp

 S2500HD fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the fp.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and fp is 78 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and fp.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will render extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
weather sealing
features touch to focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma fp
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sigma fp
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $2,050