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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2500HD and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Zeiss. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was launched 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2500HD matches up vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Zeiss ZX1

 S2500HD ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZX1 S2500HD 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 100 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Zeiss ZX1

 S2500HD ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got 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) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD and Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD against the ZX1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ZX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (800g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
fantastic resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Zeiss ZX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Zeiss
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 -