FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V 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
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
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Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2500HD was unveiled 12 months before the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2500HD matches up against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony HX9V
| S2500HD | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| HX9V | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX9V
| S2500HD | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD and the HX9V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HX9V is 78 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and HX9V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Also called | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337g (0.74 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $200 | $328 |