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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 20 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX10V

 S2500HD HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX10V S2500HD 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX10V

 S2500HD HX10V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD and the HX10V.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and HX10V is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $616