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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony WX350

 S2500HD WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WX350 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX350

 S2500HD WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD and the WX350.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and WX350 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and WX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Sony WX350
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $270