FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Overview
Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was released 5 years before the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX90V
S2500HD | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm S2500HD
HX90V | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 58 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX90V
S2500HD | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has exterior 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX90V is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and HX90V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX90V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Also Known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
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 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 | - | 360 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $440 |