FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S2500HD was introduced 20 months before the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2500HD grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX30V
| S2500HD | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| HX30V | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX30V
| S2500HD | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outside dimensions 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD versus the HX30V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX30V is 78 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and HX30V.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Alternate name | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $200 | $420 |
