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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced about the same time to the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2500HD scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony T99

 S2500HD T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 T99 S2500HD 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony T99

 S2500HD T99 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD against the T99.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and T99 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and T99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony T99
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $179