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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2500HD scores against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX350

 S2500HD HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX350 S2500HD 
AnnouncedDecember 2016July 2010Newer by 78 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX350

 S2500HD HX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the HX350.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and HX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sony HX350
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 -