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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 4 years before the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony H400

 S2500HD H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 H400 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H400

 S2500HD H400 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the H400.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and H400 is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and H400.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $268