FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2018

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.

The S2500HD was revealed 9 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2500HD scores vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX99
S2500HD | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
HX99 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX99
S2500HD | HX99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen measurements |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external measurements 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and HX99 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and HX99.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Also Known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
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 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 242g (0.53 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 | - | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $469 |