FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2500HD was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2500HD matches up versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX80
S2500HD | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
HX80 | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | July 2010 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX80
S2500HD | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the HX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and HX80.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 390 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $368 |