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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony WX500

 S2500HD WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WX500 S2500HD 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2010More recent by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX500

 S2500HD WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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