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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively close but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2500HD grades against the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony A7S II

 S2500HD A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A7S II S2500HD 
ReleasedOctober 2015July 2010Fresher by 64 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7S II

 S2500HD A7S II 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD compared to the A7S II.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and A7S II is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S2500HD features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
49
weather proofing
bad battery (370 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7S II
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Alpha A7S II
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 169
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 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 gr (0.74 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery form - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $2,767