FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX80

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.