FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2500HD matches up vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony WX500
S2500HD | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
WX500 | S2500HD | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 58 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX500
S2500HD | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and WX500 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and WX500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $348 |