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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 3 years before the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2500HD scores versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX50V

 S2500HD HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX50V S2500HD 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2010Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX50V

 S2500HD HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD and the HX50V.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and HX50V is 78 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than average (272 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $439