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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was unveiled 22 months earlier than the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2500HD matches up versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX200V

 S2500HD HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX200V S2500HD 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX200V

 S2500HD HX200V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V 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 choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the HX200V.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX200V is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and HX200V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery power (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (583g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX200V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $480