FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7R II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was released 5 years before the A7R II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has physical 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 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and A7R II is 78 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and A7R II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.