FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2500HD was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2500HD grades against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony WX300
| S2500HD | WX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| WX300 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX300
| S2500HD | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD vs the WX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and WX300.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $200 | $330 |