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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was launched 4 years before the A7R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2500HD scores vs the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony A7R

 S2500HD A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A7R S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7R

 S2500HD A7R 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony A7R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD vs the A7R.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and A7R is 78 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and A7R.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
83
has manual focus
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
weather sealing
high resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Sony A7R Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
36
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7R
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Alpha A7R
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $1,898