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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2500HD was announced 10 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2500HD scores versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony RX100 VII

 S2500HD RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 RX100 VII S2500HD 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2010More modern by 110 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony RX100 VII

 S2500HD RX100 VII 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD features external 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 RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD and the RX100 VII.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and RX100 VII is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (302g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition (302g)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
low battery power (260 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
81
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (302g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony RX100 VII
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2019-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 302 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $1,298