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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 3 years before the H200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony H200

 S2500HD H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 H200 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H200

 S2500HD H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outside 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) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the H200.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and H200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $250