FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A300

Here is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 2 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2500HD matches up against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD versus the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and A300 is 78 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and A300.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm S2500HD will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S2500HD provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.