FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V
Portability
78 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
78 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2500HD was announced 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2500HD scores versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX100V
| S2500HD | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| HX100V | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V
| S2500HD | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and HX100V.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthStreet Comparison
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsTravel Comparison
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (577g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesVlogging Comparison
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $429 |