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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P510
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured 3 years prior to the P500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm S2000HD P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 P500 Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm S2000HD P500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon P500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the P500.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and P500 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and P500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P500 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Nikon P500
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
Nikon P500 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Nikon P500
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P500 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (494g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 494 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $399