FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was released 15 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2500HD grades against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outside dimensions 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD and the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and HX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.