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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was revealed very close to the A33 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2500HD scores versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony A33

 S2500HD A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 A33 S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A33

 S2500HD A33 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys physical dimensions 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 A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD vs the A33.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and A33 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and A33.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sony A33
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low battery (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Sony A33
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A33
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony SLT-A33
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $230