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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX100V

 S2500HD HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX100V S2500HD 
LaunchedOctober 2011July 2010More recent by 15 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V

 S2500HD HX100V 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
34
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
49
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
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
55
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)
54
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)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
36
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
47
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
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
25
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
25
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)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony 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