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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Sony HX99
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX99

 S2500HD HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HX99 S2500HD 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX99

 S2500HD HX99 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Sony HX99
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Sony HX99
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (242g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
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