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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 19 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2500HD grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony S930

 S2500HD S930 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S930 S2500HD 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony S930

 S2500HD S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the S930.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S930 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and S930.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Sony S930
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sony S930
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Sony S930
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $219