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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was revealed 11 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2500HD matches up versus the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony A7S III

 S2500HD A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A7S III S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2010More recent by 122 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7S III

 S2500HD A7S III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys external measurements 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 Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD vs the A7S III.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and A7S III is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and A7S III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S2500HD has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S III Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Sony A7S III Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Sony A7S III Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A7S III
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Alpha A7S III
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 - 600 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $200 $3,499