FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2500HD was brought out 17 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2500HD scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony S950
| S2500HD | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| S950 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony S950
| S2500HD | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the S950.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S950 is 78 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and S950.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2500HD to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S2500HD provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony S950 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Other name | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| 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") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $130 |