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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was launched 6 months prior to the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony W530

 S2500HD W530 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 W530 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony W530

 S2500HD W530 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2500HD versus the W530.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and W530 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and W530.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Sony W530
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony W530
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $269