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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 4 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S2500HD grades against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX400V

 S2500HD HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX400V S2500HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX400V

 S2500HD HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD against the HX400V.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and HX400V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (660g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-02-12
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 660 gr (1.46 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 Overall 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 - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $448