FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony QX100

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD matches up versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys 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) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and QX100 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and QX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.